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Have you ever heard of the term "spoonie?" If you know what a spoonie is, then there is a good chance you may consider yourself a spoonie or relate to...

Let me be clear: There are so many hard things about myasthenia gravis (MG). There is the fatigue, chewing and swallowing issues, breathing difficulty, and vision problems, just to name...

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...

Weakness of the muscles that control eye movement often causes the first symptoms of myasthenia gravis (MG). While there are therapies available to treat MG, prism glasses are not usually...

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...

What 3 factors worsen your myasthenia gravis (MG)? I bet we can all answer that question. Here are my 3: fatigue, infection, and stress. When I get very tired, I...

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...