Pain and Your EmotionsAbout 1 in 5 Americans lives with chronic pain. Chronic pain is pain that does not go away. Such pain is often...reactions1comment
How to Navigate Online Ratings of DoctorsEditor's Note: This article was written by Elizabeth Medeiros and originally appeared on our partner site Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. The internet has changed how...reactionscomments
Finding a Support Person for Doctor AppointmentsPeople with chronic health conditions like myasthenia gravis (MG) often face complex treatment plans and multiple doctor visits. Brain fog, fatigue, and...reactionscomments
The Ripple Effect of Advocacy: Celebrating Rare Disease Day® and BeyondAs we mark another Rare Disease Day®, celebrated globally on the last day of February, it's a time for reflection on the...reactionscomments
Coping with MG When You’re Not ReligiousMyasthenia gravis (MG) is a unique disease by nature, but it is also a unique perceived experience due to many factors, such...reactions3comments
My Horrible Side Effect with PrednisoneI was put on prednisone because the Mestinon alone didn’t help, nor did the intravenous immune globulin (IVIG). The first time I...reactions1comment
I Wish I Had Said …Everyone has those moments. You are surprised by a comment. It could be from a stranger or a close acquaintance. They say something...reactionscomments
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
What Does It Mean to Be a Rare Disease?Chances are, you or someone you know has been diagnosed with a rare disease and that is why you are reading this...reactionscomments
I Wish Society Was More Community OrientedIn the age of technology and capitalism, most adults live independently of each other. Sure, many of us live with others under...reactionscomments
My Experience with Myasthenia Gravis and Cholesterol MedicationIn September 2019, I was in the emergency room with extremely high blood pressure. I was started on atorvastatin because of my...reactions18comments
MG and DiabetesThere is a complex link between myasthenia gravis (MG) and type 2 diabetes. The body’s immune system plays a role in both...reactions4comments
My Emotions, Stress, and MGRecently, I had a health crisis. While I was in the hospital, my husband fell and broke his ankle. During most of...reactions12comments
I Figured Out How to Store My Extra MestinonAs many of us with myasthenia gravis (MG) know, Mestinon (pyridostigmine) is very sensitive to temperature and humidity. My prescription currently reads...reactions4comments
Relationships, Intimacy, and MGMyasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare disease, a chronic condition, and often misunderstood. Coping with any one of those factors alone could...reactions6comments
The Gut Microbiome and MG ConnectionThere are trillions of tiny living things that exist on or in your body. These tiny living things are called microbes because...reactions8comments
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
Managing MG Pain With Holistic and Complementary TherapiesMany people with myasthenia gravis (MG) experience pain. MG can cause muscle weakness, which in turn may cause pain. This can greatly...reactions1comment
I Can be Rebuilt: Cataract SurgeryAs a kid I remember watching TV shows about people being rebuilt bionically. Now here I am, cataract surgery in both eyes...reactions5comments
My Animal Testing Morals and Myasthenia Gravis: Finding PeaceAlmost everyone will require medical treatment at some point throughout life. But for those like me, who have strong values in support...reactionscomments
