Bladder Problems and Myasthenia GravisMyasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease that causes weakened muscles. With MG, the nerves are not able to communicate with muscles...reactions44comments
Speech Problems in Myasthenia GravisThe key symptom of myasthenia gravis (MG) is muscle weakness that gets worse after activity. This usually gets better after rest. Certain...reactions17comments
Is Myasthenia Gravis Genetic?Do your genes play a role in whether you will develop myasthenia gravis (MG)? There are no known risk factors for the...reactions8comments
Managing Myasthenia Gravis FlaresMyasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic (long-term) autoimmune disorder. MG is caused by antibodies attacking receptors in muscles. This destroys how nerves...reactions38comments
Maintaining Eye Health With Myasthenia GravisMyasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic condition that often causes muscle weakness. It happens when there is an interruption in the communication...reactions22comments
How Do Autoimmune Diseases Affect Cancer Risk?Our immune system is constantly working to fight foreign or dangerous invaders like viruses, fungi, or bacteria. This helps protect us from...reactions1comment
What Are Prism Glasses and Can They Help People With Myasthenia Gravis?Weakness of the muscles that control eye movement often causes the first symptoms of myasthenia gravis (MG). While there are therapies available...reactions39comments
Navigating a Complex Surgical Journey With Myasthenia GravisNavigating the world of complex medical decisions is never easy, and when living with a chronic illness like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), the...reactions4comments
Preparing for Winter With a Power ChairAs we prepare for colder weather, it’s time to think about winterizing our outdoor living spaces. It’s bad enough to manage walking...reactions1comment
Preparing for Winter Travel With MGTraveling anytime is trying at best, but winter travel can be quite challenging. I have done a lot of travel before and...reactions2comments
After a Long Wait ... Finally A DiagnosisIn case you missed it, you can read about the days leading up to Janice's diagnosis in the article, A Major Step...reactionscomments
Helping Others Understand Myasthenia GravisBeing a member of a small minority might seem special. But when that minority represents individuals with a rare disease, the challenges are...reactions4comments
Social Media and Myasthenia Gravis SupportWith a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (MG) often comes a sense of intense loneliness. The disease is rare. The symptoms are mostly...reactions5comments
Let Me ExplainOne of the hardest parts of living with a rare disease are those awkward explanations. Myasthenia gravis (MG) doesn’t always come with...reactions4comments
The Most Expensive Prescription: A Therapy Dog for MGMyasthenia gravis (MG) often creates sudden changes in lifestyle. People who had been constantly active find themselves trapped. Projects that would have filled...reactions1comment
Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Starts With Me"Myasthenia what?" Upon telling anyone I knew about myasthenia gravis (MG), I would often have to repeat the name multiple times, explaining...reactionscomments
My Diagnosis With Myasthenia Gravis During PregnancyIt was December of 2018 and I remember my vision feeling off. My eyes were becoming more and more unfocused. I blamed...reactions2comments
Finding Hope in The Midst of a PandemicI remember when the news started pouring in. Each day I fearfully anticipated the next update on a new virus taking over...reactions2comments
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
My Experience With Acupuncture and MGI had a relatively healthy life before my diagnosis. Other than a few bouts of pneumonia when I was young, I never...reactions6comments
