Sometimes We Need Someone to ListenSometimes we just need someone to listen, to be there. Not for offering advice. Not even for consoling us or providing encouragement...reactions4comments
A Long and Frightening Road To a Myasthenia DiagnosisI was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis in December 2008. The long road to discovering the diagnosis wasn’t just frustrating, it was a...reactions12comments
Photophobia / Light SensitivityMyasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness. One of the symptoms of MG is light sensitivity, officially called...reactions8comments
Community Perspectives on MG SymptomsMyasthenia gravis (MG) is a condition that causes muscle weakness. But weakness is not the only symptom of MG. In fact, it...reactionscomments
5 Activities to Try When Recovering from Thymectomy SurgeryAfter my thymectomy surgery, getting plenty of rest and sleep was a soothing and natural way to manage my discomfort. Pain is...reactions1comment
Creating The Perfect Hospital Bag for Myasthenia GravisLiving with myasthenia gravis (MG) can mean frequent hospital visits, especially for those of us on immunosuppressants. In my experience, what might...reactions8comments
Ways to Manage MG FatigueFatigue is what doctors call feeling exhausted or lacking mental or physical energy. It may also mean you cannot continue activities as...reactions3comments
Why Dealing With All Of My MG Medicines Can Be OverwhelmingTaking medicine for myasthenia gravis (MG) can be so difficult. I have MG and I take prednisone and pyridostigmine (Mestinon) to treat...reactions22comments
What Is the Autoimmune Protocol Diet, and Can It Help MG?Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune condition caused by the immune system attacking your own body. For some people, making certain changes...reactions2comments
Leaving My Dream Career after Myasthenia GravisI became very passionate about archaeology before applying to colleges. I was utterly excited to pursue it as a career. In addition...reactionscomments
My Myasthenia Gravis AwakeningIn this article I describe how I grappled with the emotions of learning that I had an incurable disease and how I...reactions8comments
June is MG Awareness Month! Let’s Be Proactive!June is Myasthenia Gravis (MG) Awareness Month. Every year the MG community strives to create awareness, turning it into action by making...reactions2comments
Join the Conversation: 5 Forums on Myasthenia Gravis TreatmentThe forums section of Myasthenia-Gravis.com is a place to read conversations, start discussions, and connect with others about myasthenia gravis (MG). Many...reactions3comments
The Order My MG Symptoms First AppearedFor many individuals with myasthenia gravis (MG), their symptoms appear slowly over years before they finally get answers to their suspicions or...reactions5comments
What To Know About Antibiotics and Myasthenia GravisIf you have myasthenia gravis (MG), certain drugs can make your MG symptoms worse. It is important that you and your doctors...reactions15comments
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...reactions9comments
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
