Social Media and Myasthenia Gravis SupportWith a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (MG) often comes a sense of intense loneliness. The disease is rare. The symptoms are mostly internal. Despite that ptosis wink, others often cannot... By Juliana Texley3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication SurveyThe Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a chronic (long-term) health condition like myasthenia gravis (MG)... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is the Tensilon Test?The Tensilon test is a procedure once used to help diagnose myasthenia gravis (MG). It has not been used in the United States in years. Other types of tests are... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Frustrated with Vision ProblemsDo you also have vision problems? With all the stuff that goes on with myasthenia gravis (MG), one of the more frustrating things for me is the vision problems. Personally, I... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Experience with RituximabI was diagnosed with anti-MuSK myasthenia gravis (MuSK+ MG) in February of 2019. My neurologist recommended getting rituximab because of its high remission rate for patients with MuSK+ MG. However... By Jessica Liao3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Can You Die From Myasthenia Gravis?Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune condition that impacts the way nerves and muscles communicate. The body mistakenly attacks itself, leading to muscle weakness. The word "myasthenia" means muscle weakness... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
What Myasthenia Gravis Drugs are Safe During Pregnancy?Pregnancy is an exciting time. But, for those with autoimmune conditions such as myasthenia gravis (MG), pregnancy may be accompanied by feelings of apprehension. People with MG respond to MG differently... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Country Life with Myasthenia GravisThe temperature is about 72 degrees with soft breezes today as I sit here on the deck in my rocking chair overlooking the backyard. Streaks of brilliant orange, yellow, black... By Sally Farrier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Major Step Towards DiagnosisAt this point in the ongoing recount of my hospitalization and diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (MG), more new symptoms kept rolling in 1 or 2 at a time. Every day... By Janice Koehn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What To Do While Waiting for a DiagnosisThere’s an old meme about a frog in a pot. It waits and waits to respond to increasing discomfort. It's not just frogs; humans procrastinate too! Awareness of a potentially serious challenge... By Juliana Texley4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Unspoken Battle of Weight LossWhen many people with myasthenia gravis (MG) talk about their struggle with weight, they often talk about weight gain. Weight gain is a common side effect of prednisone. It is... By Jessica Liao3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Speech Problems in Myasthenia GravisThe key symptom of myasthenia gravis (MG) is muscle weakness that gets worse after activity. This usually gets better after rest. Certain muscles can be affected by the disorder, including... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Refractory Myasthenia GravisMyasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune condition in which the body mistakenly attacks itself. In MG, the way nerves and muscles communicate is affected. MG is treated with different drugs... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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. Azathioprine, also known as Imuran, is a drug... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Myasthenia Gravis Effects on Speaking and SwallowingThe symptoms I mentioned in my previous articles were all I experienced that weekend. But after my admission to the hospital, that changed for the worse. You can read about... By Janice Koehn3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments96 comments
A Closer Look at MestinonThere are many forms of myasthenia gravis (MG) but the exact cause is still not clear for everyone. While there is currently no cure, there are two general approaches to... By Juliana Texley3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Going Through Testing for Myasthenia GravisAfter experiencing difficulty breathing and having vision problems, I still had no diagnosis. I was home for the long Thanksgiving weekend when Monday finally came. I called to make my... By Janice Koehn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Effects of Happiness on Myasthenia GravisWe're all told about how depression, anxiety, and stress can make our myasthenia gravis (MG) symptoms worse. But, what about the effects of happiness or extreme joy? What does it do... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Diagnosis with Myasthenia Gravis During PregnancyIt was December of 2018 and I remember my vision feeling off. My eyes were becoming more and more unfocused. I blamed it on a wrong prescription and tried to... By Jessica Liao3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments