Living

This year marks 10 years since myasthenia gravis (MG) began for me. My official 10 year anniversary of living with this disease. Looking back, I had so many thoughts running...

The first time I went swimming after my myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis, I was very anxious. For those who haven’t experienced the ugly symptoms that come with MG, such as...

I've flown a few times, and maybe a dozen times before having problems with myasthenia gravis (MG) and incontinence. As we all know, the security check at airports is not...

It has been a long road these last 3 years with myasthenia gravis. In just the blink of an eye, I have gone from doing whatever I wanted, when I...

We’ve just passed the 2 year anniversary of my thymectomy, and the results I've seen continue to impress. I'm currently on the lowest dose of Mestinon since I started treatment...

During a recent paddleboarding outing, my boyfriend and I were returning to the boat ramp, only minutes away, when I hit a rapid current that sent me back some 50...

Now don't get me wrong, I love summer. Well ... I used to love summer! But the longer I live with myasthenia gravis (MG), the more heat bothers me. Whether...

Our lives are filled with family obligations, work and school responsibilities, healthcare appointments, and busy schedules. Stress is a normal part of life. But sometimes, stress can get out of...

Our grandsons were over visiting and they were asking to go outside. What they really wanted to do was ride the dirt bike. They know another adult has to be...

The internet is rife with information on myasthenia gravis (MG). Unfortunately, sometimes it can get to be a little too much. Perhaps it leaves you feeling like you are trapped...

In some of my other articles, I’ve mentioned that my husband and I love to garden. We love growing and preserving our own food. There are several reasons we love...

In September 2019, I was in the emergency room with extremely high blood pressure. I was started on atorvastatin because of my high cholesterol levels. Atorvastatin is a drug that...

I have been a painter since I was young and I have consistently been painting landscapes "en plein air," which is the term for painting outside. Myasthenia gravis (MG) initially...

Traveling the world, mountain and rock climbing, skydiving, deep sea fishing, going to an arts performance, or simply going to a sporting event or tourist trap ... these are all...

There is limited research on urinary incontinence as a symptom of myasthenia gravis (MG). In my experience, not all doctors will associate bladder problems with MG. Still, researchers and healthcare...

There is a need for better disease management for myasthenia gravis (MG). According to a 2022 report, people with MG had the same number of symptoms after treatment as they...

Years before I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG), there were times when the left side of my face just seemed to sag way down. For the most part, I'm...

The last few years, I’ve been under a lot of stress. As with anyone, even when we’re happy and feel stress-free, stress is always near. However, there have been several...

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a condition in which the immune system attacks healthy cells in places where the nerves connect to the muscles. Symptoms of MG can change on a...

Since my myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis, I have endured my hands going weak when I use them intensely. I have been on the road towards remission since my diagnosis. Yet...