Managing Light Sensitivity With MGThey say that "hindsight is 20/20." In the case of my husband's myasthenia gravis (MG), his sudden loss of 20/20 vision should...reactions6comments
Celebrating Christmas the Myasthenia and COVID WayThe biggest holidays of the year are peaking just around the corner. This will be our second Christmas dealing with COVID-19 during...reactionscomments
5 Ways to Gussy Up Mashed Potatoes (When Mashed Potatoes Are All You Can Eat)Question: When is the worst time of year to have a myasthenia gravis (MG) flare up? Well, there isn’t really a good...reactions1comment
The Importance of Self CareThe past 2 years have been extremely challenging for me and for my family. I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) 27...reactions3comments
MG Gave Me Lemons, So I Made LemonadeBeing diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) can be a shock. Not only are you confronted by a condition you’ve never heard of...reactionscomments
Reinventing Myself with Myasthenia GravisAh, being alive and having the energy to do the things that you want to do! Or at least that's what we...reactions3comments
Holidays After Myasthenia GravisThe holidays are coming up and for someone with myasthenia gravis (MG), that may mean they look different than we might be...reactions5comments
3 Ways to Support a Friend With Myasthenia GravisBeing diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) is scary. For me, suddenly facing this life-altering diagnosis was shocking. Having a strong support system...reactions2comments
The Coping With MG Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Coping with MG Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT...reactions1comment
When Admitted to the Hospital for Myasthenia GravisIn case you missed it, check out parts 1 and 2 of this series: When a myasthenia gravis exacerbation is severe, a...reactions6comments
When Roles Are Switched and You Become a CaregiverGod blessed me when I met my husband. We’ve been there for each other from the beginning. We have always shared the...reactions3comments
Understanding Myasthenia Gravis AntibodiesMyasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disorder that affects muscles, causing weakness. This weakness often gets worse as the day goes on...reactionscomments
Home and Healthy for the HolidaysThere’s an old joke going around: "If you discuss politics at the Thanksgiving table, you will have fewer Christmas gifts to buy."...reactionscomments
Myasthenia Gravis in the Emergency RoomIf your myasthenia gravis (MG) exacerbation is getting serious and you’ve decided to go to the emergency room, (See Part 1: "When...reactions11comments
My Experience With Acupuncture and MGI had a relatively healthy life before my diagnosis. Other than a few bouts of pneumonia when I was young, I never...reactions6comments
When to Go to the Emergency Room for Myasthenia GravisPicture this: you’ve got a run-of-the-mill cold, or maybe the weather has been hot, you had a busy weekend, work is stressful...reactions6comments
Wheels for DaysSince my initial diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (MG) in June of 2021, trying to find and maintain some normalcy has been a...reactions2comments
Community Views: What You Wish People Understood About Myasthenia GravisLiving with a rare disease means a lot of questions like, "You have what?" Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a diagnosis many do...reactionscomments
On the Road Again in the Tiny HouseWe sometimes reminisce about "good old days." Just a few years ago we traveled constantly both for pleasure and as part of...reactionscomments
Prednisone's Impact on My Self-EsteemIn a previous article, I talked about how prednisone caused me to have the horrible side effect of severe edema (swelling caused...reactions5comments
