MG Gave Me Lemons, So I Made LemonadeBeing diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) can be a shock. Not only are you confronted by a condition you’ve never heard of...reactionscomments
Reinventing Myself with Myasthenia GravisAh, being alive and having the energy to do the things that you want to do! Or at least that's what we...reactions3comments
When Roles Are Switched and You Become a CaregiverGod blessed me when I met my husband. We’ve been there for each other from the beginning. We have always shared the...reactions3comments
Community Views: What You Wish People Understood About Myasthenia GravisLiving with a rare disease means a lot of questions like, "You have what?" Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a diagnosis many do...reactionscomments
On the Road Again in the Tiny HouseWe sometimes reminisce about "good old days." Just a few years ago we traveled constantly both for pleasure and as part of...reactionscomments
Home and Healthy for the HolidaysThere’s an old joke going around: "If you discuss politics at the Thanksgiving table, you will have fewer Christmas gifts to buy."...reactionscomments
Wheels for DaysSince my initial diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (MG) in June of 2021, trying to find and maintain some normalcy has been a...reactions2comments
Prednisone's Impact on My Self-EsteemIn a previous article, I talked about how prednisone caused me to have the horrible side effect of severe edema (swelling caused...reactions5comments
The Pros and Cons of ThymectomyThymectomy is often one of the first treatments doctors consider for many people with myasthenia gravis (MG). This surgical procedure removes the...reactions3comments
My Cooking Tips for Myasthenia GravisI have always cooked from scratch. Growing, harvesting, and preserving my own fruits and vegetables. In years past, that also included grinding...reactions2comments
Exercising Again After My DiagnosisOur first summer coming back to Tennessee from Colorado in 2007, we rented a house with a pool - we thoroughly enjoyed...reactions15comments
How Do I Connect with People Living with Myasthenia Gravis?Navigating life with myasthenia gravis (MG) can be overwhelming, especially if you do not know others with the condition. It is hard...reactionscomments
A Glimmer of HopeIn October of 2020, I was officially diagnosed with what my neurologist said, "for now we are calling it seronegative myasthenia gravis."...reactions3comments
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
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
Take the Managing Treatment and Medication SurveyThe Managing Treatment and Medication Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Treatment is a big part of managing a...reactionscomments
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
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
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
