5 Activities to Try When Recovering from Thymectomy SurgeryAfter my thymectomy surgery, getting plenty of rest and sleep was a soothing and natural way to manage my discomfort. Pain is common after surgery - I had pain in...reactionscomments
Life After MG?It has been about 4 years since I was initially diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG). And now, 3 years after my thymectomy surgery. All is well, and my neurologist thinks...reactions14comments
Coping With Excessive Heat and HumidityI’ve had myasthenia gravis (MG) for several years now and I know people with MG can have issues with hot or cold temperatures. Personally, I've had some issues with humidity...reactions10comments
How I Exercise Safely With MGWhen I was first diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG), I couldn't lift my arms above my head 10 times. Fortunately, my MG weakness improved with treatment and lifestyle changes. But...reactions10comments
Creating The Perfect Hospital Bag for Myasthenia GravisLiving with myasthenia gravis (MG) can mean frequent hospital visits, especially for those of us on immunosuppressants. In my experience, what might seem like a minor infection or cold can...reactions7comments
Ways to Manage MG FatigueFatigue is what doctors call feeling exhausted or lacking mental or physical energy. It may also mean you cannot continue activities as long as you would like. It is 1...reactions3comments
How to Make the Most of Online Healthcare Patient PortalsPatient portals are websites offered by healthcare providers to help you manage your health. I have been familiar patient portals since high school. I started using them to make doctor's...reactionscomments
Why Dealing With All Of My MG Medicines Can Be OverwhelmingTaking medicine for myasthenia gravis (MG) can be so difficult. I have MG and I take prednisone and pyridostigmine (Mestinon) to treat it. But as so many of you know...reactions15comments
What Is the Autoimmune Protocol Diet, and Can It Help MG?Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune condition caused by the immune system attacking your own body. For some people, making certain changes in diet may support the immune system and...reactions2comments
Learning to Love Convenience Vegetables: Cooking With MGLong before myasthenia gravis (MG) and the eat-everything-imperative of prednisone entered my life, I loved food. Not necessarily cooking, but definitely eating. I never considered myself a real foodie —...reactions6comments
Leaving My Dream Career after Myasthenia GravisI became very passionate about archaeology before applying to colleges. I was utterly excited to pursue it as a career. In addition to my college courses, I spent many hours...reactionscomments
My Myasthenia Gravis AwakeningIn this article I describe how I grappled with the emotions of learning that I had an incurable disease and how I was motivated to confront and overcome what I...reactions8comments
June is MG Awareness Month! Let’s Be Proactive!June is Myasthenia Gravis (MG) Awareness Month. Every year the MG community strives to create awareness, turning it into action by making sure the people we reach understand the challenges...reactions2comments
Join the Conversation: 5 Forums on Myasthenia Gravis TreatmentThe forums section of Myasthenia-Gravis.com is a place to read conversations, start discussions, and connect with others about myasthenia gravis (MG). Many community members use these forums as a place...reactions1comment
The Order My MG Symptoms First AppearedFor many individuals with myasthenia gravis (MG), their symptoms appear slowly over years before they finally get answers to their suspicions or start to realize there may be a condition...reactions4comments
CLOSED! MG Awareness Month GiveawayThis giveaway is now closed. June is Myasthenia Gravis (MG) Awareness Month, and here at Myasthenia-Gravis.com, we're honoring our wonderful community during the month of June with a giveaway! One...reactions9comments
Effects of MG on My Singing and Speaking VoiceI have talked with a few people about how myasthenia gravis (MG) has affected their voice - their singing voice in particular. It has affected mine, too. MG impacts the...reactions3comments
Parenting While Managing a Chronic IllnessParenting can be incredibly rewarding. However, parenting is hard. Both parents and children are human, and there is no guidebook to raising a child. New trends, current research, and comparison...reactionscomments
Tips for Finding a Therapist To Help Navigate Life With MGI have seen many therapists throughout my life but have never had luck finding one with whom I truly connected and saw improvement. Once myasthenia gravis (MG) came into my...reactions2comments
Similarities Between My MG and Thyroid Disease SymptomsI was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) during the same hospitalization. Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid does not make enough thyroid hormone. Some studies suggest that...reactions1comment
