Finding a Balance with Exercise and Myasthenia GravisI don’t think it comes as any surprise that 1 of the top resolutions each New Year is to exercise more. We...reactions6comments
A Guide to Buying a Blood Pressure MonitorPeople with myasthenia gravis (MG) may be at a higher risk of high blood pressure (BP) compared to the rest of the population. In...reactionscomments
Chronic Secretions and Mucus Can Be ChallengingSince my initial myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis, I’ve noticed an increase in secretions/mucus. I have also been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, allergies, and...reactions2comments
MG Makes Me Hesitant to Date AgainMyasthenia gravis (MG) has brought new fears of committing to a life partner. Dating is more complex than before. I have worries...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocate: Caring for a Partner with Myasthenia GravisLife as a caregiver or care partner to someone with myasthenia gravis (MG) can be overwhelming. Whether you are a spouse, parent...reactions5comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of TreatmentLiving with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course...reactionscomments
Thriving in Marriage After MGWhen I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG), my husband and I had been married for 5 years. We had 1 toddler...reactions2comments
Finding Comfort When We Redefine FamilyThe holiday season recently passed. If family interactions didn’t unravel as well as we had hoped, we might still focus on this...reactions7comments
Dealing with Transportation IssuesOne of the things I have found hard to deal with while living with myasthenia gravis is transportation. There are times when...reactions4comments
Obsessing About Early Christmas DecoratingMy Christmas decorating obsession has kept me busy until a few days ago. Then, Christmas, birthday, and our anniversary came along. I...reactionscomments
A Healing Balm for Stress and AnxietyStress and anxiety have been a constant tension in my life. A few days ago, a mysterious itchy rash started spreading across...reactions1comment
Diagnosing Myasthenia GravisMyasthenia gravis (MG) can be a hard diagnosis to receive. I don’t mean hard as in emotionally challenging, although that definitely happens...reactions1comment
Living with and Managing Multiple ConditionsIn other articles, I’ve talked briefly about living with 2 or more health conditions. When I was first diagnosed with myasthenia gravis...reactions5comments
Raising Young Children While Managing Myasthenia GravisI have 2 children - a son who is 4, and a daughter who just turned 2. Life is nonstop with the...reactionscomments
We're in Charge of Celebrations!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...reactionscomments
Shining a Light on PhotophobiaMyasthenia gravis (MG) patients experience many symptoms. As individuals, we have different symptoms, react to the same situations differently, and medications work...reactionscomments
FDA Approves Vyvgart™ (efgartigimod) for Adults with Generalized Myasthenia GravisOn December 17, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Vyvgart™ (efgartigimod) to treat generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) in adults...reactionscomments
More Helpful Cooking Solutions for Myasthenia GravisIn case you missed it, check out part 1 of this article, My Cooking Tips for Myasthenia Gravis. For those of us...reactions1comment
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
