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...reactions1comment
Caffeine and Myasthenia GravisMyasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune condition. This means it is caused by an overactive immune system. MG typically causes muscle weakness...reactions32comments
Fearing I Will Make the Wrong Healthcare DecisionsChronic disease predisposes those of us with myasthenia gravis (MG) to chronic worry. We rely on MG treatments to keep our symptoms...reactions6comments
Learning How to Better Control My MG CareIf you have myasthenia gravis (MG) then you likely know that: I am fortunate that my MG symptoms during flare-ups eventually go...reactions5comments
Why Doctor-Patient Communication Is Important in MGSixteen years ago, I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG). Before the MG diagnosis, I didn't need to check with anyone about...reactionscomments
What Is a Barium Swallow Study?Myasthenia gravis (MG) generally causes muscle weakness. In some cases, MG can affect a person’s ability to swallow. Swallowing involves several muscles...reactionscomments
Shaking, Spasms, and MisdiagnosesMyasthenia-Gravis.com Health Leader Sally Farrier experienced several misdiagnoses before finally being diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG). Throughout the years, she has experienced...reactions5comments
How to Find Relief from Nightly Leg CrampsThere are many online discussions and articles concerning nightly leg cramps with myasthenia gravis (MG). When people ask how to manage cramping...reactions38comments
What Is Medical PTSD?Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is anxiety in the aftermath of a traumatic event. You may think of it happening to a...reactions3comments
My Earliest MG SymptomsI often hear people say their myasthenia gravis (MG) symptoms started manifesting long before they realized what was going on. I find...reactions24comments
Services Provided by Offices for the AgingPeople are living longer than ever before, and the number of older adults in the United States is increasing. However, being an...reactions1comment
Embarrassed by MG Speech StrugglesMyasthenia gravis (MG) speech troubles cause me embarrassment, frustration, and depression. Trouble speaking from MG can contribute to a lower quality of...reactions19comments
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...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...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...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...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...reactions38comments
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...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...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...reactionscomments
