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Hurricanes, fires, earthquakes, tsunamis, tornados, avalanches, ice storms, sinkholes, eruptions, flooding, blizzards, and landslides. Natural disasters are devastating phenomena entirely out of our control. I'm located in South Florida and...

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare disorder of the immune system. MG affects how some muscles and nerves communicate. Many people living with MG experience muscle weakness. Certain types of...

Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...

Have you looked in a mirror and not recognized the person you saw? As we watch our physical appearance change, it can damper our mental health. Appearance can affect our...

One of the hardest things to do when living with any chronic health condition is trying to stay positive. I was diagnosed with seronegative myasthenia gravis (MG) about 2 years...

Shortly after my myasthenia gravis diagnosis in 1995, I married my college sweetheart who was an Ensign in the US Navy. I remember being so concerned that I wouldn’t be...

Some mornings I wake up and I know right from the start ... today I just need to rest. Now mind you, I do have to take Mestinon every 2...

Let’s talk about living room and dining room furniture since that’s where we spend a lot of time. My husband and I are both tall, as are our children. Low...

Word to the wise, especially for those living with myasthenia gravis (MG) at a young age: Us adults are all just faking it 'til we make it. It’s true. As...

Myasthenia gravis (MG) can be scary when you are left by yourself to figure out what is going on. Knowing who to call when you think there is a problem...

I have always loved gardening. I guess you could say "it’s in my blood." I’m a farmer’s daughter originally from Kansas. I pretty much did it all, just like my...

I don’t have stairs into my house. Well, I do, but they are covered with a wheelchair ramp. I needed a way into the house, so my husband and youngest...

As we all know, myasthenia gravis (MG) is a roller coaster ride that we didn't voluntarily get on, but we're on the ride anyway! Because of MG, I've had several...

"You work at a restaurant?" After people learn that I have myasthenia gravis (MG), it's very shocking for them to hear that I am a server. Doctors, nurses, and non-medical...

I can start out the day just fine. I'm ready to go as if I didn't have myasthenia gravis (MG), even if it's a day where I'm a little slow...

A diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (MG) can bring with it a lot of problems. One of those is home safety. There are some things in my home today that I...

I have lived in a converted van for 4 months, traveling full time with my boyfriend and 2 cats! We are in the process of working towards a converted school...

In the first 2 years of being diagnosed I found a doctor who was incredible. He really set the bar high for the things to look for in a practitioner...

I'm a bit frustrated right now. I'm hoping some of you can help me! I'm going to give some examples of why I hate myasthenia gravis (MG). I'm a pretty...

Many of us with myasthenia gravis suffer with varying degrees of weakness and pain. Activities most people take advantage of are more difficult for us. Whether you love to cook...