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 may also be curious about your treatment options...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 diagnosis of seronegative myasthenia gravis was put off...reactions4comments
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 emotions have been challenging. During this time, 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 officially diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG). Although I...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 who has had MG as a young adult...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 now. You are not alone if you are...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 Mountains, going west on I-70 or north of...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 gland, which is near the heart. For many...reactions7comments
The Unusual Night with Myasthenia GravisIt's nothing new for me to go to bed around 8:30 PM. I'm not usually tired at that time, the problem is I no longer have any core body strength...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 chair because of myasthenia gravis (MG) weakness and...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 gaslighting can happen to anyone, but it most...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 stretching session, something I was already doing. Typically...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 that to be a good writer, you write...reactions4comments
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 the one I had unexpectedly went on permanent...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 on wet or icy surfaces - but what...reactionscomments
The Challenges of Seronegative Myasthenia GravisIn this guest post, Cheri Higgason writes about the challenges of obtaining a seronegative myasthenia gravis diagnosis. As someone who has experienced it firsthand, she encourages others to keep pushing...reactions36comments
Benefits of Understanding MG and Being Your Own AdvocateTake the initiative to become an advocate for your health and you will have a completely new experience with your myasthenia gravis (MG) doctor. Every day, doctors brief patients about...reactions3comments
My Reaction to Insecticides, Pesticides, and HerbicidesThe other day I was in the house when I heard a plane. It was flying low, I could tell by the sound of the engine. I live in a...reactionscomments
The Way We WereI'm one of the few who hates the song "Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas." For huge numbers of us, the idea that the season must be endlessly jolly is way...reactionscomments
My Muscles with Myasthenia GravisOur muscles are funny things. If we don't use them, we lose them. Our muscles have memory and remember how to do things. But when you have myasthenia gravis (MG)...reactions2comments
