Getting the Meningococcal Vaccine: My ExperienceThere came a time when I spoke with my neurologist about switching MG treatments. You can read a bit about my treatment...reactions9comments
Vaccines Before Treatment: How Our MG Community PreparesStarting a new treatment for myasthenia gravis (MG) can bring a wave of hope, but it also requires careful preparation. Many treatments...reactionscomments
How to Find the Right MG Specialist for Your CareThere is a need for better disease management for myasthenia gravis (MG). According to a 2022 report, people with MG had the...reactions27comments
How Better Medical Care Can Increase Your Sense of Independence with MGOne thing I didn’t fully expect after living with myasthenia gravis (MG) for over a decade is how much the right medical...reactions1comment
When to Go to the Emergency Room for Myasthenia GravisPicture this: you’ve got a run-of-the-mill cold, or maybe the weather has been hot, you had a busy weekend, or work is...reactions6comments
Navigating Muscle Spasms and Cramps with Myasthenia GravisMuscle weakness is the hallmark of myasthenia gravis (MG). However, at Myasthenia-Gravis.com, community members often discuss a variety of symptoms they have...reactions60comments
Managing the Frustration of Being in an MG Flare During a Busy Season of LifeThere’s never really a good time for a flare, but some seasons feel especially impossible. For me, this is one of them...reactions2comments
Advocating For Yourself At The Doctor’s OfficeThe process of being diagnosed with a chronic health condition can often be lengthy and difficult. People with myasthenia gravis frequently have...reactions1comment
Pacing Yourself, Pushing Yourself: Managing Energy With a Rare DiseaseEditor's Note: This article was written by Natalie Abbott and originally appeared on our partner site RareDisease.net. I am beginning this article...reactions1comment
How I Try to Tell the Difference Between MG Fluctuations and ProgressionOne of the hardest parts of living with Myasthenia Gravis, at least for me, is trying to figure out what’s a normal...reactions7comments
MG Medication and Navigating the "Donut Hole"I’ve been on mycophenolate mofetil (generic of CellCept) for myasthenia gravis (MG) for several years now. I’ve never had an issue with...reactions10comments
How I Can Tell If My MG Medication is WorkingMy neurologist said some medications take approximately six or eight weeks to truly get into your system and start working. However, with...reactions1comment
Preparing for and Managing MG Muscle WeaknessA myasthenia gravis (MG) trigger is anything that makes MG symptoms worse. Everyone's triggers can be different, but understanding what worsens your...reactions14comments
Myasthenia Gravis and Mental Health: Finding Support When You Need ItSince 2020 and the world of COVID, I think it is safe to say a lot of people have become more in...reactions3comments
7 Tips for Living Alone with Myasthenia GravisWhen I was living alone with myasthenia gravis (MG), I encountered many challenges. Although I only took on this endeavor after my...reactions13comments
Finding Strength: The Power of Myasthenia Gravis AdvocacyHope is a powerful force. It carries us through the most challenging times, pushing us to seek new opportunities and advocate not...reactionscomments
Myasthenia Gravis and AI: How Are You Using It for Your Health?Something has shifted in the last couple of years. A late-night symptom search now sometimes starts with an AI summary before it...reactions3comments
My Complicated Relationship With Heat and MGWhen I talk about heat, I'm not just talking about the summer heat, although that's really bad with myasthenia gravis (MG). For...reactions7comments
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
How Complement Inhibitors Helped Stabilize My Condition and Change My LifeThe game of trial and error with trying new treatments for MG is a game many of us know too well. I...reactionscomments
