Parenting While Managing a Chronic IllnessParenting can be incredibly rewarding. However, parenting is hard. Both parents and children are human, and there is no guidebook to raising...reactionscomments
Why Can’t We Find the Correct Treatment for Me?Back in December 2008, I’d been living with a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (MG), asthma, allergies, and hypertension for a couple of...reactionscomments
Difficulty Breathing: One of Many Symptoms with MGI’ve already discussed one of the first symptoms I had when this disease reared its ugly head. You can read about that...reactions20comments
Learning How to Better Control My MG CareIf you have myasthenia gravis (MG) then you likely know that: I am fortunate that my MG symptoms during flare-ups eventually go...reactions5comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
Why Doctor-Patient Communication Is Important in MGSixteen years ago, I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG). Before the MG diagnosis, I didn't need to check with anyone about...reactionscomments
Myasthenia Gravis Can Be Hard to SwallowThe first symptoms of myasthenia gravis often involve vision, but problems with swallowing can soon follow. Swallowing is a complex process that...reactions8comments
Dealing with Heat and Hot WeatherIf you live with myasthenia gravis (MG), you may have blurred vision and weakness in your arms, hands, face, and legs. You...reactions7comments
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
Shaking, Spasms, and MisdiagnosesMyasthenia-Gravis.com Health Leader Sally Farrier experienced several misdiagnoses before finally being diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG). Throughout the years, she has experienced...reactions6comments
How to Find Relief from Nightly Leg CrampsThere are many online discussions and articles concerning nightly leg cramps with myasthenia gravis (MG). When people ask how to manage cramping...reactions38comments
Myasthenia-gravis.com Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on MYASTHENIA-GRAVIS.COM, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated...reactionscomments
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
Preparing for Surgery When You Have Myasthenia GravisMedical Disclaimer: This content was created for generalized informational purposes only. This is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical...reactions1comment
My Experience with a Modified Barium SwallowI’ve had chewing and swallowing issues on and off for years. I was prescribed a modified barium swallow study (MBSS) so the...reactions8comments
Finding Relief from the Adverse Effects of MestinonI’ve seen and heard many comments about the side effects some people tend to have with Mestinon (pyridostigmine). I think it’s pretty...reactions14comments
Services Provided by Offices for the AgingPeople are living longer than ever before, and the number of older adults in the United States is increasing. However, being an...reactions1comment
My MG ProgressionMy myasthenia gravis (MG) symptoms first began in 2013. I should say "symptom" because it was only vision issues. I never had...reactions7comments
Book Review: "Myasthenia Gravis: The Musical"Search for a book that discusses the humorous side of myasthenia gravis (MG), and you are likely to come up short. Until...reactions1comment
The Challenges of Living Away from HomeI have myasthenia gravis (MG), and even though I’m partially confined to a wheelchair/power chair, I can still walk with the aid...reactions3comments
