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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...

Despite knowing it was more than likely inevitable, I caught COVID. I believe this is actually my second time, however, the first time wasn’t confirmed. It was too early in...

Most of us who live with myasthenia gravis (MG) will experience a flare eventually. I’ve had some minor flares since my initial diagnosis, but they usually last for a very...

Talking with your children about your myasthenia gravis (MG) can cause major anxiety. You do not know how your child will react. You might worry that they will get upset...

Life with myasthenia gravis (MG) often requires assistance and support. This care varies by the severity of symptoms and ranges from skilled hands-on work to simple errands. Handling all of...

When you have a disease such as myasthenia gravis (MG), learning how and when to rest and relax is key to a healthy existence! We know stress with MG can...

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...