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Navigating life with myasthenia gravis (MG) can be overwhelming, especially if you do not know others with the condition. It is hard to know where to turn when all the...

With a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis comes medication. The most common treatment is Mestinon (pyridostigmine). This drug targets the defect in communication at the junction of the nerve and muscle...

Most of us have the classic symptoms you could read in a textbook about myasthenia gravis. But, what about those strange symptoms no one or few have heard about or...

In October of 2020, I was officially diagnosed with what my neurologist said, "for now we are calling it seronegative myasthenia gravis." He also believed there was something else going...

Medical Disclaimer: This content was created for generalized informational purposes only. This is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. People with myasthenia gravis...

When I first fell ill with myasthenia gravis, as for many, it was a very difficult time. Not only was I trying to adjust to all the changes this ugly...

My journey to use mobility devices began when I could not get out and enjoy things like shopping, going to a park, or hiking. Although sometimes it is an issue...

Learning to live with myasthenia gravis after my diagnosis was depressing. No one bothered to tell me, but I knew I couldn’t drive safely, so I didn’t. My vision was...

The first symptoms of myasthenia gravis often involve vision, but problems with swallowing can soon follow. Swallowing is a complex process that involves over 30 nerves and muscles. So it’s...

If you or a loved one is living with myasthenia gravis (MG), you may worry about complications. One serious complication that can develop is called a myasthenic crisis. Another less...

I just recently had a few days with no fatigue. They were wonderful! Those days keep me going no matter how few and far between they happen to be. Sometimes...

I’d been living with myasthenia gravis (MG) for about 3 months. The speech problem was now intermittent, but I still had minor issues with swallowing. My breathing problem had improved...

I'm eating breakfast on a Saturday morning and all seems normal. However, this morning is different. For the first time in 2 years, a little white pill isn't in front...

This week we've had high heat along with high humidity. I don't know about you, but for me, it's been a real struggle. You might have other triggers for your...

When I feel better, I want to: This was the wish list I made as I lay bedridden with myasthenia gravis. These simple activities that were normal routines for most...

Myasthenia gravis (MG) and Bell’s palsy share a few common symptoms. However, they are different conditions with distinct underlying causes. MG is an autoimmune disease that results in weakness in...

I don’t know about you, but I get so tired of needing to pee, along with not being able to hold it. Sometimes it just runs out ... I feel...

Back in December 2008, I’d been living with a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (MG), asthma, allergies, and hypertension for a couple of weeks. Still, my right eye was closed! I...

When I received my diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (MG) in February of 2019, everything changed. My full and busy life came to a halting stop. As my symptoms progressed, my...

I spent days in the hospital awaiting a diagnosis. Finally, I was home at last! When I got home, I had a welcome banner that my children and grandchildren made...