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With a condition as rare as myasthenia gravis (MG), caregivers are often challenged to advocate for appropriate care. That can sometimes require a lot of preparation and a surprising level...

There aren’t many treatment options for myasthenia gravis (MG) so when we find one that actually works, it’s like hitting the lotto, even when that treatment comes with a ton...

I learned little about myasthenia gravis (MG) when I went through nursing school, graduating in 1972. However, one of the main things I remember about myasthenia was that the onset...

There is a term educators use that seems simple, but is really pretty deep. It’s agency - the sense that what you do and what you get are related. A...

Ever since my medication change to mycophenolate (CellCept), I’ve done quite well! I’ve had very minor issues since then and I’ve lost about half of my prednisone weight. I’m glad...

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While I realize that everyone's experience can be different, this is a personal account of my experience with COVID-19 and myasthenia gravis (MG). In January 2021, I was in a...

There is a misconception that if our legs are weak from myasthenia gravis (MG), all we have to do is quit being lazy and exercise! People wonder, "Why do you...

Life looks different after a myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis. It may take some time to process these changes. While everyone responds differently, grief is a natural reaction and can even...

The medical bills that accumulated during my initial diagnosis and treatment of myasthenia gravis (MG) came to thousands of dollars. Fortunately, I had good insurance, so most of those expenses...

Health disparities are prevalent across all diseases. They encompass factors not just related to ethnicity. Health disparities are based on other factors such as sex, sexual orientation, immigration status, age...

Relationships are beautiful, but they can also be complicated. They take work and they take effort. Throwing a chronic illness into the mix just complicates them further. Sometimes we don’t...

In case you missed it, check out part 1 of this article, "Gardening Safely When You Have MG." In the days since COVID began, gardening has been on the rise...

We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with myasthenia gravis. New here? We invite you to explore...

As best as I remember, my symptoms started around age 10. My first symptom was difficulty using my hands and fingers along with extreme constipation. It was to the point...

I feel anxious and fearful. What if my symptoms come back? What if the medication stops working? What if I have to go back to surviving; hungry, tired, and unable...

When you're finished reading this article, check out part 2, "Gardening and Harvesting Adjustments for MG." Spring is just around the corner, so it won’t be long until it’s warm...

Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media do you use to relax or even find information about your condition?...

A rare disease, unique and varied symptoms, a scarcity of specialists ... all these things make people with myasthenia gravis (MG) feel isolated and starved for good contacts. In a world...

In case you missed it, check out part 1 of this article, "Dealing with My First MG Flare-Up." My myasthenia gravis symptoms had finally subsided, and I was doing pretty...