Hear+Now Audio Digest: Options for MG TreatmentLiving with Myasthenia Gravis (MG) means facing a treatment landscape that is constantly evolving. Finding the right management strategy is crucial for...reactionscomments
What Causes Remission in Myasthenia Gravis?Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare, autoimmune disease that causes a person’s muscles to become weak and to tire easily. The way...reactions23comments
Thymectomy ScarsMyasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune condition that causes muscle weakness. In MG, the immune system attacks the body’s nerves and muscles...reactions1comment
Refractory Myasthenia GravisMyasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune condition in which the body mistakenly attacks itself. In MG, the way nerves and muscles communicate...reactions4comments
Is There Hope with Myasthenia Gravis?For the years leading up to this myasthenia gravis (MG) flare, I worked 40 to 60 hours or more a week. I...reactions1comment
Obtaining a Mobility Aid for My MG and What One to ChooseA mobility aid is a piece of equipment or device designed to help you walk when your mobility is impaired, temporarily or...reactions1comment
Adding a Wheelchair Ramp to Our HomeI don’t have stairs into my house. Well, I do, but they are covered with a wheelchair ramp. I needed a way...reactions2comments
When to Use Mobility DevicesWhen myasthenia gravis (MG) hit me, it smoldered along for the first year or so. I had some episodes of blurry vision...reactions15comments
The Process of Getting a Handicap PlacardIf you have trouble walking due to myasthenia gravis and haven’t gotten a handicap placard or license plate, you may want to...reactions11comments
Navigating a Complex Surgical Journey With Myasthenia GravisNavigating the world of complex medical decisions is never easy, and when living with a chronic illness like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), the...reactions4comments
Preparing for Winter With a Power ChairAs we prepare for colder weather, it’s time to think about winterizing our outdoor living spaces. It’s bad enough to manage walking...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
After a Long Wait ... Finally A DiagnosisIn case you missed it, you can read about the days leading up to Janice's diagnosis in the article, A Major Step...reactionscomments
Helping Others Understand Myasthenia GravisBeing a member of a small minority might seem special. But when that minority represents individuals with a rare disease, the challenges are...reactions4comments
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...reactions5comments
Let Me ExplainOne of the hardest parts of living with a rare disease are those awkward explanations. Myasthenia gravis (MG) doesn’t always come with...reactions4comments
The Most Expensive Prescription: A Therapy Dog for MGMyasthenia gravis (MG) often creates sudden changes in lifestyle. People who had been constantly active find themselves trapped. Projects that would have filled...reactions1comment
Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Starts With Me"Myasthenia what?" Upon telling anyone I knew about myasthenia gravis (MG), I would often have to repeat the name multiple times, explaining...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
Finding Hope in The Midst of a PandemicI remember when the news started pouring in. Each day I fearfully anticipated the next update on a new virus taking over...reactions2comments
