Assessing MG Patients’ Meningococcal Vaccine StatusKey Takeaways:Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease characterized by fluctuating weakness of voluntary muscles. Management often involves immunosuppressive therapies to modulate the autoimmune response. While these treatments...reactionscomments
Managing MG in Special Populations: Children, Pregnant People, and the ElderlyKey Takeaways:Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease characterized by fluctuating muscle weakness and fatigue. MG can affect people of any age. But its presentation, diagnosis, and management...reactionscomments
Vitamin D and Myasthenia GravisMyasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune condition. When you have an autoimmune condition, your immune system cannot tell the difference between invaders (like bad bacteria, fungi, or viruses) and healthy...reactions2comments
Actively Recruiting Myasthenia Gravis Clinical TrialsKey Takeaways: Several clinical trials are currently enrolling participants with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) and ocular myasthenia gravis (OMG), exploring various mechanisms of action. These include studies evaluating new complement...reactionscomments
Differential Diagnosis of Myasthenia Gravis: Ruling Out MimickersKey Takeaways: While the hallmark symptoms of myasthenia gravis (MG) are fatigue and weakness, often affecting ocular, bulbar, facial, and limb muscles, a thorough differential diagnosis is crucial to ensure...reactionscomments
Myasthenia Gravis: The Road to Individualized TreatmentKey Takeaways: Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disorder characterized by muscle weakness and fatigue that worsens after activity and improves with rest. The underlying pathology involves autoantibodies...reactionscomments
Vaccinations and Myasthenia Gravis: Current RecommendationsKey Takeaways: Vaccination is a critical aspect of healthcare for all individuals, and it holds particular importance for patients with myasthenia gravis (MG). Due to potential immunosuppression from its treatments...reactionscomments
Am I Glad I Got MG? Maybe...I had a life. I was healthy, the kids had grown up and moved on, and I had just retired and really didn’t know what to do for the final...reactions1comment
Your MG Patients' Top Questions: Practical Answers for Your PracticeKey Takeaways:Myasthenia gravis (MG) presents a unique set of challenges for patients. As healthcare providers (HCPs), understanding their most pressing concerns is paramount to delivering comprehensive and empathetic care.Patients often...reactionscomments
My Postpartum MG Flare-UpMy baby is now almost 2 years old and I’m still managing a flare that came on 1-year postpartum. I was also very well managed with just 3.5mg of prednisone...reactionscomments
Tips for Finding MG-Accommodating Vacation ActivitiesWhen planning a myasthenia gravis-friendly vacation, finding suitable accommodations and attractions may initially seem challenging. However, many parks and attractions offer options that can provide a sense of relief and...reactions4comments
The Possibility of Neonatal Myasthenia Gravis After DeliveryI had my third baby over a year ago. I didn’t have myasthenia gravis (MG) during my first pregnancy, but I did have symptoms during my second pregnancy although I...reactions1comment
Improving Quality of Life in MG: Targeted Symptom Management StrategiesKey Takeaways:While anti-cholinesterase inhibitors (AChEs) like pyridostigmine (Mestinon®) are often the first-line treatment for managing symptoms of myasthenia gravis (MG), they do not address all symptoms effectively in all patients...reactionscomments
Managing Restless Legs Syndrome and MGI recently found out my restless legs syndrome (RLS) is more than likely related to myasthenia gravis (MG). If you don’t already know, RLS is a condition that causes a...reactions10comments
Finding Support in the Unlikeliest of PlacesWhen navigating a complex and often exhausting medical journey, finding support can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. For many of us living with chronic illnesses...reactions4comments
Tips to Master Meal Preparation With Myasthenia GravisMeal preparation has been a true challenge both physically and mentally since I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. However, I've discovered some strategies that have converted cooking from a daunting...reactions2comments
Understanding Non-apparent Disabilities in the WorkplaceAbout 1 in 4 American adults live with a disability. Many people living with a disability are able to work and do. For those with an invisible disability, the decision...reactions1comment
What Is a Pain Management Specialist? Should I See One?About 50 million people in the United States live with chronic pain, meaning their pain is long-term. Chronic pain can come and go or be constant. It can interfere with...reactionscomments
What to Do If You Have a Medical Emergency While Traveling AbroadTraveling abroad is a lot of fun, but getting sick while traveling can put a damper on your trip. People with myasthenia gravis (MG) can face unique – even life-threatening...reactions1comment
Empowering Affirmations for Navigating Life with Myasthenia GravisLiving with a chronic illness can be challenging, both physically and emotionally. I've found that speaking to myself kindly and positively helps counteract negative doubts and worries. Affirmations can immensely...reactions1comment
