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I grew up a rather passive person. Though things would bother me, I rarely allowed people to see me upset. I considered crying a weakness and something I didn’t want...

Receiving a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (MG) can be a life-altering experience, not only for the person with the diagnosis, but also for the spouse, child, parent, or friend who...

It has been almost 3 years since my diagnosis. This month, I finally made it back to the exercise studio I religiously attended before myasthenia gravis (MG). It was a...

The last day of February is Rare Disease Day® all around the world. It is a day to recognize and raise awareness about rare diseases and how they impact patients...

I am a prisoner! In prison for life... no crime committed. I am not in an actual prison. But a prisoner of my own body with a disease there is...

Most people have experienced the unpleasant feeling of dry eyes. It is a common complaint I hear from patients at the pharmacy. People with myasthenia gravis (MG) are more likely...

As I read comments from others on the Myasthenia-Gravis.com Facebook page, I see many about physicians that seem to be unfamiliar with myasthenia gravis (MG). For some, taking years for...

Although I was just was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) in October of 2020, I had symptoms most of my life. At times, they were severe and included breathing problems...

I don’t think it comes as any surprise that 1 of the top resolutions each New Year is to exercise more. We all know that working out is excellent for...

People with myasthenia gravis (MG) may be at a higher risk of high blood pressure (BP) compared to the rest of the population. In fact, one study found that MG patients have...

Myasthenia gravis (MG) has brought new fears of committing to a life partner. Dating is more complex than before. I have worries different from what a typical relationship involves. Will...

Life as a caregiver or care partner to someone with myasthenia gravis (MG) can be overwhelming. Whether you are a spouse, parent, child, or other loved one of someone with...

I live in the mid-south where extreme hot weather is the norm late spring through early fall. The heat is accompanied with high humidity. Winter brings pleasant days as well...

Since my initial myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis, I’ve noticed an increase in secretions/mucus. I have also been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, allergies, and asthma, so I just thought the increase was...

Living with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course, managing treatment – all while taking care of...

I have had 3 prior surgeries, all while experiencing the same symptoms that I currently have. The difference now is that I have been officially diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG)...

When I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG), my husband and I had been married for 5 years. We had 1 toddler and a baby on the way. Our marriage...

The holiday season recently passed. If family interactions didn’t unravel as well as we had hoped, we might still focus on this defeat. This is not the mentality we need...

Before I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG), I was very social. I loved community gatherings and hosted people over at our home almost every week. There was nothing like...

If there’s one thing myasthenia gravis (MG) brings, it’s limitations: limitations on the capacity for activity, work, and the potential for productivity. When I was first diagnosed with MG, the...