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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...

I want to say how thankful I am for Myasthenia-Gravis.com and the way this community is run. I will admit that at times I have some controversial viewpoints. Sometimes I...

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is not directly affected by diet. Certain foods can help mitigate some side effects from MG treatments, but diet will not cure MG. However, there are vital...

Living with chronic illnesses, especially those that remain invisible to the world, is akin to riding the most extreme roller coaster. Picture the tallest, most thrilling roller coaster you've ever...

Myasthenia gravis (MG) and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) are autoimmune conditions. This means the immune system attacks your own healthy cells. Both conditions involve the immune system interfering with nerves...

I find that searching for a job is not a commonly talked about topic when it comes to having myasthenia gravis (MG). Rightfully so, when you think about all the...

I deal with ptosis (droopy eyelids) on a daily basis. Some days are not so bad - it just occurs every few hours when it's time to take another dose...

Finding out that your health insurance company has denied a claim can be frustrating and complicated. Understanding what an insurance denial is and what you can do about it may...

To say my life is different after having a pacemaker is an understatement! Many symptoms of heart failure can mimic myasthenia gravis (MG) symptoms, hypothyroidism, and asthma - so I’m...

For the years leading up to this myasthenia gravis (MG) flare, I worked 40 to 60 hours or more a week. I was going full steam every day. I'm not...

Anxiety on its own can be debilitating. It’s a completely separate and individual diagnosis that many people struggle with. What I didn’t expect when I was initially diagnosed with myasthenia...

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is often referred to as the "snowflake disease" because symptoms and severity can vary from person to person. With MG, everyone's condition can look a little different...