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Myasthenia gravis (MG) brings challenges on many levels. Fatigue and weakness are only the beginning. Chewing and swallowing can become more difficult. Reflux is often common. Worst case, food can...

I remember when the news started pouring in. Each day I fearfully anticipated the next update on a new virus taking over the world. It felt like a dark cloud...

I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis in December 2008. The long road to discovering the diagnosis wasn’t just frustrating, it was a nightmare! My symptoms began on Thanksgiving Day. The...

As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues, you may wonder how the vaccine affects people living with long-term illnesses like myasthenia gravis (MG). Are the vaccines safe, and when will you...

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic condition that often causes muscle weakness. It happens when there is an interruption in the communication between nerves and muscles. Symptoms tend to worsen...

Receiving a myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis can be a turning point. While you are no longer searching for answers when it comes to your symptoms, you now find yourself on...

There’s a classic children’s book with the name I’m In Charge of Celebrations. It’s been 25 years since I read it. I can’t say I remember the details, but the spirit...

Editor’s Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, ParkinsonsDisease.net, and was written by Brooke Huminski. Living with a chronic condition can sometimes include the experience of co-occurring...

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a condition that affects the way nerves communicate with muscles. Diagnosing myasthenia gravis can take a while – many people end up waiting years for their...

It can require a long journey before you finally arrive at a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (MG). Having a rare disease can feel overwhelming and scary. You may have never...

The Rare In America survey is now closed. It can take years to receive a myasthenia gravis diagnosis, often while experiencing frequent and debilitating symptoms. To learn more about the...

While each person with myasthenia gravis has a different diagnosis story, there are many similarities that connect our community. Find out how your experiences compare to others, and where your...

The process of being diagnosed with a chronic health condition can often be lengthy and difficult. People with myasthenia gravis frequently have a long journey between the time they first...

COVID-19 is a disease caused by infection with a novel coronavirus, called SARS-CoV-2. The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, muscle aches, fatigue, congestion or runny nose, cough, breathing...

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune condition that causes muscle weakness. In MG, the immune system attacks the body’s nerves and muscles. This is often associated with abnormalities in an...

Pain can be classified as an “invisible” symptom. Unlike a broken arm in a cast or a bleeding wound, pain cannot be immediately seen. Because of this, it is possible...

Sharing our experiences can help us all feel less alone while navigating life with a chronic condition such as myasthenia gravis. Patient Advocate Claire shares a bit of her journey...

Sharing our experiences can help us all feel less alone while navigating life with a chronic condition such as myasthenia gravis. Patient Advocate Meridith shares a bit of her journey...

A clinical trial is a type of research. Research is the process scientists use to explain how our bodies work or why our bodies stop working well. Clinical trials are...

Clinical trials have a language of their own. It helps to understand the common terms used when describing a clinical trial before you sign up. Here are some of the...