The Fun Thing About Life: How I Find Humor in MGThere is nothing fun about having myasthenia gravis (MG). It has a lot of ups and downs and twists and turns. You never...reactions12comments
A Trip to the Emergency Room with Breathing DifficultySeveral months ago I called my dedicated nurse, Diane, who was assigned to me by my insurance company to help with my...reactions5comments
Feeling Left in the Dust When MG Prevents Us from Joining Our PartnerMyasthenia gravis (MG), the ultimate buzzkill, may have you feeling left in the dust when symptoms leave you unable to tag along...reactionscomments
Compromised Mobility and Hotel Emergency EvacuationWhen we’re traveling, we often stay in a hotel. Since I have myasthenia gravis (MG) with limited mobility, I research everything I...reactionscomments
Keeping Your Medical Records OrganizedKeeping track of your medical records is essential for your health, especially when you, your child, or your loved one has myasthenia...reactionscomments
Unpredictable Fatigue with Myasthenia GravisOne of the hardest parts of dealing with myasthenia gravis (MG) is fatigue. Especially never knowing when it's going to hit or...reactions31comments
The Impact of Myasthenia Gravis on FriendshipsBefore I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG), I was very social. I loved community gatherings and hosted people over at our...reactions1comment
Dressing AidsMyasthenia gravis (MG) causes some of us to feel fatigued all or most of the time. So how do we manage our...reactions6comments
Azathioprine for Myasthenia GravisEditor's Note: Azathioprine is used off-label to treat myasthenia gravis. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of this treatment...reactions7comments
Life as a Military Spouse Living with MGShortly after my myasthenia gravis diagnosis in 1995, I married my college sweetheart who was an Ensign in the US Navy. I...reactionscomments
Thanks to Social Media, I Met a Friend With MG in PersonAfter 24 hours in the hospital for slurred speech, a drooping eye, double vision, and overall weakness, I had all clear tests...reactions2comments
COVID Vaccines for People with Myasthenia GravisAs the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues, you may wonder how the vaccine affects people living with long-term illnesses like myasthenia gravis (MG)...reactionscomments
Special Delivery: Navigating the Maze of SpecialistsLike many in this community, my husband’s path to diagnosis and treatment was far from direct. His symptoms began while we were...reactionscomments
Managing Flares by Listening to My HeartThe first few months after my myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis, I had to quit my job. My vision was consistently double and...reactionscomments
Potential New Therapies for MGThere are several new emerging pharmaceuticals for myasthenia gravis (MG). Many of these therapies have a novel mechanism of action, thereby offering...reactions8comments
Be Your Own Agent - or TheirsThere is a term educators use that seems simple, but is really pretty deep. It’s agency - the sense that what you...reactionscomments
Community Views: Shifting Perspectives After an MG DiagnosisA myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis can change many things in your life. Energy, activity level, pain, and stamina can shift daily. Your...reactionscomments
How Do I Make My Outdoor Space Power Chair-Friendly?I don’t let myasthenia gravis (MG) stop me from being outside and enjoying the things I love. But how do I make...reactionscomments
Community Views: Having a ThymectomyOne treatment for myasthenia gravis (MG) is a thymectomy. A thymectomy is a surgery on your chest. The surgery removes the thymus...reactions9comments
Furniture for MG WeaknessLet’s talk about living room and dining room furniture since that’s where we spend a lot of time. My husband and I...reactionscomments
