MG Makes Me Hesitant to Date AgainMyasthenia gravis (MG) has brought new fears of committing to a life partner. Dating is more complex than before. I have worries...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocate: Caring for a Partner with Myasthenia GravisLife as a caregiver or care partner to someone with myasthenia gravis (MG) can be overwhelming. Whether you are a spouse, parent...reactions5comments
The Adverse Effects of Heat and Cold When You Have MGI live in the mid-south where extreme hot weather is the norm late spring through early fall. The heat is accompanied with...reactions6comments
Chronic Secretions and Mucus Can Be ChallengingSince my initial myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis, I’ve noticed an increase in secretions/mucus. I have also been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, allergies, and...reactions2comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course...reactionscomments
Facing Surgery with a Diagnosis of Myasthenia GravisI have had 3 prior surgeries, all while experiencing the same symptoms that I currently have. The difference now is that I...reactions2comments
Thriving in Marriage After MGWhen I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG), my husband and I had been married for 5 years. We had 1 toddler...reactions2comments
Finding Comfort When We Redefine FamilyThe holiday season recently passed. If family interactions didn’t unravel as well as we had hoped, we might still focus on this...reactions7comments
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
Accepting My Limitations Gave Me FreedomIf there’s one thing myasthenia gravis (MG) brings, it’s limitations: limitations on the capacity for activity, work, and the potential for productivity...reactions7comments
Become Your Own Myasthenia Gravis AdvocateAs you probably know, myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic autoimmune disease. Because of the rarity of this disease, many physicians and...reactions1comment
Diagnosing Myasthenia GravisMyasthenia gravis (MG) can be a hard diagnosis to receive. I don’t mean hard as in emotionally challenging, although that definitely happens...reactions1comment
A Healing Balm for Stress and AnxietyStress and anxiety have been a constant tension in my life. A few days ago, a mysterious itchy rash started spreading across...reactions1comment
Living with and Managing Multiple ConditionsIn other articles, I’ve talked briefly about living with 2 or more health conditions. When I was first diagnosed with myasthenia gravis...reactions5comments
Raising Young Children While Managing Myasthenia GravisI have 2 children - a son who is 4, and a daughter who just turned 2. Life is nonstop with the...reactionscomments
I'm a Rag DollRag dolls are made out of cloth and slightly stuffed. When you set one down, they just kind of crumple into a...reactions13comments
Dealing with Transportation IssuesOne of the things I have found hard to deal with while living with myasthenia gravis is transportation. There are times when...reactions4comments
Preparing for Thymectomy and Hospital Pandemic RestrictionsIt has been 6 months since my thymectomy. Woohoo! The pain medications kept most of my time in the hospital a blur...reactionscomments
Prednisone WithdrawalPrednisone is an anti-inflammatory drug commonly used for its immunosuppressant properties in people with myasthenia gravis (MG). Its role is to manage...reactions11comments
Could It Be Myasthenia Pain or Something Else?Once you discover you have myasthenia gravis (MG), there is a lot of learning and adjustments to be made. Then just when...reactions2comments
