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There are many online discussions and articles concerning nightly leg cramps with myasthenia gravis (MG). When people ask how to manage cramping, a few things are recommended in the comments...

Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is anxiety in the aftermath of a traumatic event. You may think of it happening to a soldier returning from war or a victim of...

I often hear people say their myasthenia gravis (MG) symptoms started manifesting long before they realized what was going on. I find this to be true for me. I’ve been...

People are living longer than ever before, and the number of older adults in the United States is increasing. However, being an older adult can come with challenges. These issues...

Myasthenia gravis (MG) speech troubles cause me embarrassment, frustration, and depression. Trouble speaking from MG can contribute to a lower quality of life, whether it gets in the way of...

I’ve seen and heard many comments about the side effects some people tend to have with Mestinon (pyridostigmine). I think it’s pretty common that these side effects can cause a...

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disorder that can cause symptoms like muscle weakness and fatigue. Certain drugs or treatments can make the symptoms of MG worse. Magnesium sulfate is...

Managing an autoimmune condition like myasthenia gravis (MG) involves careful attention to what you put in your body, including alcohol. Making informed choices about how much you drink may change...

Search for a book that discusses the humorous side of myasthenia gravis (MG), and you are likely to come up short. Until now. Earlier this year playwright, author, and actor...

I usually don’t have a lot of myasthenia gravis (MG) symptoms anymore, but I do still have some. One of these symptoms has to do with my eyes and vision...

When living with myasthenia gravis (MG), we often seek a life without stress. Stress can lead to many health conditions and trigger MG symptoms, so it seems evident that having...

About 1 in 5 Americans lives with chronic pain. Chronic pain is pain that does not go away. Such pain is often caused by chronic health conditions. Pain can impact...

Editor's Note: This article was written by Elizabeth Medeiros and originally appeared on our partner site Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. The internet has changed how we've done everything these days, from dating to...

So far, I’ve mostly written about everything that has been a struggle with myasthenia gravis (MG). However, not everything I’ve experienced has been a struggle. It’s time to talk about...

People with chronic health conditions like myasthenia gravis (MG) often face complex treatment plans and multiple doctor visits. Brain fog, fatigue, and problems concentrating are frequent side effects too. That...

As we mark another Rare Disease Day®, celebrated globally on the last day of February, it's a time for reflection on the journey of advocacy, connection, and empowerment that many...

I know there are many of us with myasthenia gravis (MG) that suffer with muscle pain. I don’t necessarily want to talk about how much pain I have, since pain...

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a unique disease by nature, but it is also a unique perceived experience due to many factors, such as social circumstances, living situations, mental health, financial...

Editor's Note: This article was written by Natalie Abbott and originally appeared on our partner site RareDisease.net. I am beginning this article on my commute train to work, starting another...

Myasthenia gravis (MG) has not been studied sufficiently in older adults. But, more and more often, MG is being found in the older population. In fact, my diagnosis came just...