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...reactionscomments
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
Why Doctor-Patient Communication Is Important in MGSixteen years ago, I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG). Before the MG diagnosis, I didn't need to check with anyone about...reactionscomments
What Is a Barium Swallow Study?Myasthenia gravis (MG) generally causes muscle weakness. In some cases, MG can affect a person’s ability to swallow. Swallowing involves several muscles...reactionscomments
EMG Testing for Myasthenia Gravis: What to ExpectMyasthenia gravis (MG) is a condition that affects the way nerves communicate with muscles. Diagnosing myasthenia gravis can take a while –...reactions10comments
What Is the Difference Between Myasthenia Gravis and Bell’s Palsy?Myasthenia gravis (MG) and Bell’s palsy share a few common symptoms. However, they are different conditions with distinct underlying causes. MG is...reactionscomments
Myasthenia Gravis Can Be Hard to SwallowThe first symptoms of myasthenia gravis often involve vision, but problems with swallowing can soon follow. Swallowing is a complex process that...reactions8comments
What Is the Tensilon Test?The Tensilon test is a procedure once used to help diagnose myasthenia gravis (MG). It has not been used in the United...reactions1comment
Dealing with Heat and Hot WeatherIf you live with myasthenia gravis (MG), you may have blurred vision and weakness in your arms, hands, face, and legs. You...reactions7comments
Finding a Doctor Who Understands MGThere is a need for better disease management for myasthenia gravis (MG). According to a 2022 report, people with MG had the...reactions26comments
Is There Such A Thing As Bulbar Myasthenia Gravis?Myasthenia gravis (MG) can have wide-reaching effects on the body. This can lead to different symptoms and ways of classifying MG. One...reactions28comments
Shaking, Spasms, and MisdiagnosesMyasthenia-Gravis.com Health Leader Sally Farrier experienced several misdiagnoses before finally being diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG). Throughout the years, she has experienced...reactions6comments
How to Find Relief from Nightly Leg CrampsThere are many online discussions and articles concerning nightly leg cramps with myasthenia gravis (MG). When people ask how to manage cramping...reactions38comments
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Getting a Colonoscopy When You Have Myasthenia GravisI know everybody loves to get colonoscopy! I just recently had my third colonoscopy, but it was the first one after being...reactions9comments
