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...reactions1comment
Changing MG Pain & Weakness PerceptionsI’ve noticed many people in our MG community have had problems with getting their physicians, family, and friends to understand MG, especially...reactionscomments
Lessons Learned: Advice I'd Share With Myself After My Myasthenia Gravis DiagnosisReflecting on my journey with myasthenia gravis (MG), I encountered many challenges and learned valuable lessons. I often wish I could share...reactions3comments
A Flare, an Exacerbation, or a CrisisWhen I was first diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG), I didn’t know there were levels to symptom severity. I just knew that...reactions9comments
Can You Die From Myasthenia Gravis?Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune condition that impacts the way nerves and muscles communicate. The body mistakenly attacks itself, leading to...reactions41comments
Preparing for and Managing MG Muscle WeaknessA myasthenia gravis (MG) trigger is anything that makes MG symptoms worse. Everyone's triggers can be different, but understanding what worsens your...reactions12comments
What Not to Say to Someone With MGThese are variations on things people have actually said to me, in my real life. Please, for the love of all you...reactions34comments
Community Views: Advice For the Newly DiagnosedReceiving a myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis can be a turning point. While you are no longer searching for answers when it comes...reactions2comments
Reclaiming Life With Myasthenia Gravis: Services That Have Helped Me CopeLiving with Myasthenia Gravis (MG) is a bumpy journey that has tested my physical and emotional resilience. Gradually, I have found valuable...reactionscomments
My Life With Myasthenia GravisAs best as I remember, my symptoms started around age 10. My first symptom was difficulty using my hands and fingers along...reactions14comments
Night Doses of MestoninIt's nothing new for me to go to bed around 8:30 PM. I'm not usually tired at that time, the problem is...reactions3comments
MG Symptoms: I Shouldn't Need to Explain MyselfI have found that when it comes to describing myasthenia gravis (MG), there is no one good explanation for every person. Just...reactions11comments
I Just Want To Sleep: Insomnia and MGOne of the first symptoms of my myasthenia gravis (MG) was insomnia. The first night it happened, I was not too concerned...reactions35comments
What 3 Factors Worsen Your MG?What 3 factors worsen your myasthenia gravis (MG)? I bet we can all answer that question. Here are my 3: fatigue, infection...reactions10comments
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
Managing Light Sensitivity With MGThey say that "hindsight is 20/20." In the case of my husband's myasthenia gravis (MG), his sudden loss of 20/20 vision should...reactions6comments
How to Thrive With Myasthenia Gravis: Building Community, Practicing Mindfulness, and Empowering YourselfCommunity, to me, isn’t about everyone agreeing or seeing eye to eye on everything. It’s about finding common ground, something that unites...reactionscomments
My Experience With COVIDDespite knowing it was more than likely inevitable, I caught COVID. I believe this is actually my second time, however, the first...reactionscomments
5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was Diagnosed With MGThis year marks 10 years since myasthenia gravis (MG) began for me. My official 10 year anniversary of living with this disease...reactions57comments
Lessons Learned from IVIG Therapy for MGWhen I was first diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) in 2015, I was extremely underwhelmed by the number of treatment options. Somehow...reactions28comments
