Finding Relief from the Adverse Effects of MestinonI’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...reactions14comments
Magnesium Sulfate and Myasthenia GravisMyasthenia 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...reactions7comments
Drinking Alcohol With Myasthenia GravisManaging 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...reactionscomments
Book Review: "Myasthenia Gravis: The Musical"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...reactions1comment
My Vision Difficulties Because of Myasthenia GravisI 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...reactions36comments
Stress Can Be Good For UsWhen 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...reactionscomments
Pain and Your EmotionsAbout 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...reactions1comment
How to Navigate Online Ratings of DoctorsEditor'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...reactionscomments
It's Not Always a Struggle with MGSo 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...reactions4comments
Finding a Support Person for Doctor AppointmentsPeople 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...reactionscomments
The Ripple Effect of Advocacy: Celebrating Rare Disease Day® and BeyondAs 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...reactionscomments
What MG Pain is to Me and How I Deal with ItI 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...reactions6comments
Coping with MG When You’re Not ReligiousMyasthenia 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...reactions3comments
Pacing Yourself, Pushing Yourself: Managing Energy With a Rare DiseaseEditor'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...reactions1comment
Aging Gracefully with Myasthenia GravisMyasthenia 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...reactionscomments
Yoga Doesn’t Cure My Autoimmune DiseasesEditor's Note: This article was written by Jessica Hanson and originally appeared on our partner site RareDisease.net. "Oh, you have XYZ disease? Have you tried yoga?" Wow, if I had...reactions1comment
I Wish Society Was More Community OrientedIn the age of technology and capitalism, most adults live independently of each other. Sure, many of us live with others under one roof. But do we depend on each...reactionscomments
MG and DiabetesThere is a complex link between myasthenia gravis (MG) and type 2 diabetes. The body’s immune system plays a role in both MG and diabetes. Research suggests that people with...reactions4comments
My Emotions, Stress, and MGRecently, I had a health crisis. While I was in the hospital, my husband fell and broke his ankle. During most of the time he was healing, we were staying...reactions12comments
I Figured Out How to Store My Extra MestinonAs many of us with myasthenia gravis (MG) know, Mestinon (pyridostigmine) is very sensitive to temperature and humidity. My prescription currently reads 120 milligrams every 3 hours while awake. Now...reactions4comments
