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As a kid I remember watching TV shows about people being rebuilt bionically. Now here I am, cataract surgery in both eyes, getting shots in my lumbar and cervical spine...

Editor's Note: This article was written by Jessica Hanson and originally appeared on our partner site RareDisease.net. Social situations can be very difficult to navigate with a rare disease or...

Almost everyone will require medical treatment at some point throughout life. But for those like me, who have strong values in support of a cruelty-free world, it creates a moral...

I have myasthenia gravis (MG), and even though I’m partially confined to a wheelchair/power chair, I can still walk with the aid of a walker or rollator. I can also...

There is no joy left in life for me with myasthenia gravis (MG). I know most people would read that sentence and think, hmm ... depression? No, it's not depression...

In this guest post, Mike Stabile talks about how he has navigated the past few years since his myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis. After vowing to learn everything he could about...

Traveling anytime is trying at best, but winter travel can be quite challenging. I have done a lot of travel before and after my myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis. When we...

Our immune system is constantly working to fight foreign or dangerous invaders like viruses, fungi, or bacteria. This helps protect us from things like infections, the flu, and even cancer...

Ocular myasthenia gravis is a type of myasthenia gravis (MG) that mainly affects the eye and eyelid muscles. If you have ocular MG, you may be concerned about developing generalized...

So many times, we have to give up some things we love or love to do when we are diagnosed with a life-altering disease like myasthenia gravis (MG). Well, I’m...

With Thanksgiving approaching, I encourage you to welcome this season as a reevaluation period. Similar to the basics of "treating others how we wish to be treated," we want to...

Editor’s Note: This article originally was written by Leanne Donaldson and shared by our partner site Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. Living with chronic illness, we are often evaluated on how well we are...

I’ve had chewing and swallowing issues on and off for years. I was prescribed a modified barium swallow study (MBSS) so the doctors could figure out why I was choking...

Getting approved for disability benefits from the US Social Security Administration (SSA) can take a lot of paperwork and patience. But you may be also wondering: What if my diagnosis...

Editor’s Note: This article originally was written by Leanne Donaldson and shared by our partner site Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. I almost hesitate to bring up the f-word again. No, not that one...

I have found that when it comes to describing myasthenia gravis (MG), there is no one good explanation for every person. Just like everyone with MG experiences symptoms differently, everyone...

Since my husband’s recent fractured ankle and my pacemaker implantation and cardioversion, we have been staying at our youngest son’s home. He has been helping both of us with our...

Issues with sexual function are common for men with myasthenia gravis (MG). A common problem is low testosterone levels. MG does not directly cause low testosterone or other related problems...

One of the first symptoms of my myasthenia gravis (MG) was insomnia. The first night it happened, I was not too concerned because anyone can have an occasional night of...

After a myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis, if not before, many of us experience pain in one way or another. Some experience joint pain, some headaches, and others experience muscle cramps...