My First Pregnancy with an MG DiagnosisI’m 9 months pregnant and about to have our third baby any day. Although my symptoms with myasthenia gravis (MG) started presenting...reactionscomments
Myasthenia Gravis (MG) Symptoms During My PregnancyI get asked a lot by other women who have myasthenia gravis (MG) what it was like for me when I was...reactions2comments
Living With the Depressing Symptoms of Myasthenia GravisLearning to live with myasthenia gravis after my diagnosis was depressing. No one bothered to tell me, but I knew I couldn’t...reactions3comments
My Earliest MG SymptomsI often hear people say their myasthenia gravis (MG) symptoms started manifesting long before they realized what was going on. I find...reactions25comments
Myasthenia Gravis and the Impact on My JobWhen I first fell ill with myasthenia gravis, as for many, it was a very difficult time. Not only was I trying...reactions6comments
Combat Fatigue with Rest and Planning AheadWhen we have a disease such as myasthenia gravis, how do we function? How do we continue to work, do our chores...reactions8comments
Myasthenia Eyes and the Emotional TollThe first symptom I experienced was the droopy eyelid. At first, I figured it was from the edema I had experienced for...reactions32comments
Rituximab for Myasthenia GravisRituximab is a drug used for various autoimmune conditions, one being myasthenia gravis (MG). Many people with MG see a response with...reactions5comments
My Experience With RituximabI was diagnosed with anti-MuSK myasthenia gravis (MuSK+ MG) in February of 2019. My neurologist recommended getting rituximab because of its high...reactions4comments
The Longest Day: Single Fiber Electromyography TestingWe'll admit it now. We put it off. The definitive test that would have helped my hubby's team close in on a difficult...reactions6comments
What To Do While Waiting for a DiagnosisThere’s an old meme about a frog in a pot. It waits and waits to respond to increasing discomfort. It's not just frogs; humans...reactions2comments
Effects of MG on My Singing and Speaking VoiceI have talked with a few people about how myasthenia gravis (MG) has affected their voice - their singing voice in particular...reactions4comments
Become Your Own Myasthenia Gravis AdvocateAs you probably know, myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic autoimmune disease. Because of the rarity of this disease, many physicians and...reactions1comment
Embarrassed by MG Speech StrugglesMyasthenia gravis (MG) speech troubles cause me embarrassment, frustration, and depression. Trouble speaking from MG can contribute to a lower quality of...reactions19comments
When Admitted to the Hospital for Myasthenia GravisIn case you missed it, check out parts 1 and 2 of this series: When a myasthenia gravis exacerbation is severe, a...reactions6comments
Coping with Muscle Spasms and Cramping in MGMuscle weakness is the hallmark of myasthenia gravis (MG). However, at Myasthenia-Gravis.com, community members often discuss a variety of symptoms they have...reactions59comments
Am I Glad I Got MG? Maybe...I had a life. I was healthy, the kids had grown up and moved on, and I had just retired and really...reactions1comment
Learning Everything I Can About Myasthenia GravisIn this guest post, Mike Stabile talks about how he has navigated the past few years since his myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis...reactions37comments
What to Eat and Avoid With MG DysphagiaWhile I was in the hospital being tested for myasthenia gravis (MG), I developed a symptom no one wants - the inability...reactions9comments
An Interview With Dr. Aziz Shaibani: Coping With Myasthenia GravisDr. Aziz Shaibani is a neurologist specializing in neuromuscular disorders with over 30 years of experience. He serves as a Clinical Professor...reactions1comment
