I Wish Society Was More Community OrientedIn the age of technology and capitalism, most adults live independently of each other. Sure, many of us live with others under one roof. But do we depend on each... By Jodi Enders3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
MG and DiabetesThere is a complex link between myasthenia gravis (MG) and type 2 diabetes. The body’s immune system plays a role in both MG and diabetes. Research suggests that people with... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
My Emotions, Stress, and MGRecently, I had a health crisis. While I was in the hospital, my husband fell and broke his ankle. During most of the time he was healing, we were staying... By Janice Koehn3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
I Figured Out How to Store My Extra MestinonAs many of us with myasthenia gravis (MG) know, Mestinon (pyridostigmine) is very sensitive to temperature and humidity. My prescription currently reads 120 milligrams every 3 hours while awake. Now... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Gut Microbiome and MG ConnectionThere are trillions of tiny living things that exist on or in your body. These tiny living things are called microbes because they can only be seen under a microscope... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
MG Medication and Navigating the "Donut Hole"I’ve been on mycophenolate mofetil (generic of CellCept) for myasthenia gravis (MG) for several years now. I’ve never had an issue with getting any of my medication, but this past... By Janice Koehn3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Avoiding New Diagnoses and Routine HealthcareI have a dilemma. I put my focus and energy into staying on top of my myasthenia gravis (MG) healthcare. But then consequently, I lose focus on other aspects of... By Jodi Enders4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Managing MG Pain With Holistic and Complementary TherapiesMany people with myasthenia gravis (MG) experience pain. MG can cause muscle weakness, which in turn may cause pain. This can greatly affect your quality of life and make everyday... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
I Can be Rebuilt: Cataract SurgeryAs a kid I remember watching TV shows about people being rebuilt bionically. Now here I am, cataract surgery in both eyes, getting shots in my lumbar and cervical spine... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Inclusivity and Rare Diseases: 6 Things for Friends and Family to ConsiderEditor's Note: This article was written by Jessica Hanson and originally appeared on our partner site RareDisease.net. Social situations can be very difficult to navigate with a rare disease or... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Animal Testing Morals and Myasthenia Gravis: Finding PeaceAlmost everyone will require medical treatment at some point throughout life. But for those like me, who have strong values in support of a cruelty-free world, it creates a moral... By Jodi Enders3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Challenges of Living Away from HomeI have myasthenia gravis (MG), and even though I’m partially confined to a wheelchair/power chair, I can still walk with the aid of a walker or rollator. I can also... By Janice Koehn3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Life Will Never Be the SameThere is no joy left in life for me with myasthenia gravis (MG). I know most people would read that sentence and think, hmm ... depression? No, it's not depression... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Learning Everything I Can About Myasthenia GravisIn this guest post, Mike Stabile talks about how he has navigated the past few years since his myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis. After vowing to learn everything he could about... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Preparing for Winter Travel with MGTraveling anytime is trying at best, but winter travel can be quite challenging. I have done a lot of travel before and after my myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis. When we... By Janice Koehn4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
How Do Autoimmune Diseases Affect Cancer Risk?Our immune system is constantly working to fight foreign or dangerous invaders like viruses, fungi, or bacteria. This helps protect us from things like infections, the flu, and even cancer... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Can I Prevent Ocular MG From Progressing to Generalized MG?Ocular myasthenia gravis is a type of myasthenia gravis (MG) that mainly affects the eye and eyelid muscles. If you have ocular MG, you may be concerned about developing generalized... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
My Favorite Activities: Trying Not to Let MG Hold Me BackSo many times, we have to give up some things we love or love to do when we are diagnosed with a life-altering disease like myasthenia gravis (MG). Well, I’m... By Janice Koehn3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Choosing Compassion When We Don't Know People’s IntentionsWith Thanksgiving approaching, I encourage you to welcome this season as a reevaluation period. Similar to the basics of "treating others how we wish to be treated," we want to... By Jodi Enders4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Feeling Better Versus Coping Better: How to Tell the DifferenceEditor’s Note: This article originally was written by Leanne Donaldson and shared by our partner site Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. Living with chronic illness, we are often evaluated on how well we are... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments