My Journey to Buy a Mobility DeviceMy journey to use mobility devices began when I could not get out and enjoy things like shopping, going to a park...reactions1comment
Living With the Depressing Symptoms of Myasthenia GravisLearning to live with myasthenia gravis after my diagnosis was depressing. No one bothered to tell me, but I knew I couldn’t...reactions2comments
Myasthenia Gravis Can Be Hard to SwallowThe first symptoms of myasthenia gravis often involve vision, but problems with swallowing can soon follow. Swallowing is a complex process that...reactions8comments
Myasthenic and Cholinergic Crises: What You Need to KnowIf you or a loved one is living with myasthenia gravis (MG), you may worry about complications. One serious complication that can...reactions3comments
Unending Fatigue with Myasthenia GravisI just recently had a few days with no fatigue. They were wonderful! Those days keep me going no matter how few...reactions3comments
IVIG: Success or Failure?I’d been living with myasthenia gravis (MG) for about 3 months. The speech problem was now intermittent, but I still had minor...reactions3comments
Saying Goodbye to PrednisoneI'm eating breakfast on a Saturday morning and all seems normal. However, this morning is different. For the first time in 2...reactions4comments
Feeling Defeated by Myasthenia GravisThis week we've had high heat along with high humidity. I don't know about you, but for me, it's been a real...reactions1comment
Motherhood and Myasthenia GravisWhen I feel better, I want to: This was the wish list I made as I lay bedridden with myasthenia gravis. These...reactionscomments
What Is the Difference Between Myasthenia Gravis and Bell’s Palsy?Myasthenia gravis (MG) and Bell’s palsy share a few common symptoms. However, they are different conditions with distinct underlying causes. MG is...reactionscomments
My Experience with Urinary IncontinenceI don’t know about you, but I get so tired of needing to pee, along with not being able to hold it...reactions24comments
Why Can’t We Find the Correct Treatment for Me?Back in December 2008, I’d been living with a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (MG), asthma, allergies, and hypertension for a couple of...reactionscomments
Rediscovering a New "Normal"When I received my diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (MG) in February of 2019, everything changed. My full and busy life came to...reactionscomments
Adjusting to Life with Myasthenia GravisI spent days in the hospital awaiting a diagnosis. Finally, I was home at last! When I got home, I had a...reactions5comments
Resistance Band Stretching Helps my MGHow did people with myasthenia gravis (MG) get the nickname "snowflake"? Because we are all different just like a snowflake. No 2...reactions3comments
Rituximab for Myasthenia GravisRituximab is a drug used for various autoimmune conditions, one being myasthenia gravis (MG). Many people with MG see a response with...reactions5comments
What To Know About Antibiotics and Myasthenia GravisIf you have myasthenia gravis (MG), certain drugs can make your MG symptoms worse. It is important that you and your doctors...reactions15comments
Reclaiming My Career After Myasthenia GravisIn April of 2019, I officially quit. I stepped down from everything I was involved in. It felt like my aspirations were...reactions1comment
Moody Myasthenia Roller Coaster RideI don't know about you, but for me, the moodiness of myasthenia gravis (MG) just makes it hard to live with. Think...reactions3comments
What Is the Connection Between Pain and Myasthenia Gravis?Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune condition that affects how nerves and muscles talk to one another. This can lead to muscle...reactions74comments
