Finding a Doctor Who Understands MGThere is a need for better disease management for myasthenia gravis (MG). According to a 2022 report, people with MG had the...reactions26comments
What Happened to My Face?Years before I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG), there were times when the left side of my face just seemed to...reactions6comments
Coping with Stress When You Have MGThe last few years, I’ve been under a lot of stress. As with anyone, even when we’re happy and feel stress-free, stress...reactions1comment
Should I Wear a Medical Alert Bracelet for MG?Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a condition in which the immune system attacks healthy cells in places where the nerves connect to the...reactions7comments
Myasthenia Gravis Does Not Stop Us From Making MemoriesSince my myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis, I have endured my hands going weak when I use them intensely. I have been on...reactions3comments
Getting a Second OpinionA diagnosis that does not feel right or a misdiagnosis can be overwhelming. You may have many questions about your diagnosis. You...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
How Pets Add Value to My Life with MGOnce my medication controlled my myasthenia gravis (MG), I started doing pretty well. However, over the past 4 years, MG and my...reactions6comments
Getting a Colonoscopy When You Have Myasthenia GravisI know everybody loves to get colonoscopy! I just recently had my third colonoscopy, but it was the first one after being...reactions9comments
Unique Struggles of a Young Adult With Myasthenia GravisMyasthenia gravis (MG) symptoms can begin at any age, most often beginning for females before they reach the age of 40. Anyone...reactionscomments
What Does It Mean to Be a Rare Disease?Chances are, you or someone you know has been diagnosed with a rare disease and that is why you are reading this...reactionscomments
High Altitude Effects on the Body When You Have MGMy husband and I love Colorado! When we lived in Greeley and Westminster, we would take many day trips into the Rocky...reactions6comments
Community Views: Having a ThymectomyOne treatment for myasthenia gravis (MG) is a thymectomy. A thymectomy is a surgery on your chest. The surgery removes the thymus...reactions9comments
Night Doses of MestoninIt's nothing new for me to go to bed around 8:30 PM. I'm not usually tired at that time, the problem is...reactions3comments
Issues That Made Me Despise My Power WheelchairI really despise my power wheelchair. I have not liked it since the day it was delivered! I am in a power...reactions2comments
What Is Medical Gaslighting?If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical...reactions10comments
MG Has Changed My Perspective on YogaI didn't do yoga, let alone try it, before I started having myasthenia gravis (MG) symptoms. I imagined yoga as a long...reactions8comments
Encouragement from StrangersFor the most part, writing articles about my life with myasthenia gravis (MG) is pretty easy to do. I have read once...reactions5comments
The Importance of Finding a Doctor Who Specializes in MGThroughout my years living with myasthenia gravis (MG), I’ve had my fair share of doctors. I’ve also been in between doctors when...reactions12comments
Preparing for Winter with a Power ChairAs we prepare for colder weather, it’s time to think about winterizing our outdoor living spaces. It’s bad enough to manage walking...reactionscomments
