FDA Approves Vyvgart™ (efgartigimod) for Adults with Generalized Myasthenia GravisOn December 17, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Vyvgart™ (efgartigimod) to treat generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) in adults who test positive for the anti-acetylcholine receptor (AChR)... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
More Helpful Cooking Solutions for Myasthenia GravisIn case you missed it, check out part 1 of this article, My Cooking Tips for Myasthenia Gravis. For those of us who eat and cook meat, standing over a... By Sally FarrierBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Obsessing About Early Christmas DecoratingMy Christmas decorating obsession has kept me busy until a few days ago. Then, Christmas, birthday, and our anniversary came along. I usually have plenty of help from my husband... By Janice KoehnBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Journey with Diets and Learning to Enjoy Food AgainWhen I was first diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG), I started researching diets for autoimmune diseases. Due to my upbringing which valued holistic health, I believed my body was capable... By Jessica LiaoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Seeing the Light - Or NotThey say that "hindsight is 20/20." In the case of my husband's myasthenia gravis (MG), his sudden loss of 20/20 vision should have been our first clue to the possibility... By Juliana TexleyBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Celebrating Christmas the Myasthenia and COVID WayThe biggest holidays of the year are peaking just around the corner. This will be our second Christmas dealing with COVID-19 during the holidays. My view on life is different... By Janice KoehnBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
5 Ways to Gussy Up Mashed Potatoes (When Mashed Potatoes Are All You Can Eat)Question: When is the worst time of year to have a myasthenia gravis (MG) flare up? Well, there isn’t really a good time for one, but for me, the winter... By Zach McCallumBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Importance of Self CareThe past 2 years have been extremely challenging for me and for my family. I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) 27 years ago and there have been rough times... By Claire DentonBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
MG Gave Me Lemons, So I Made LemonadeBeing diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) can be a shock. Not only are you confronted by a condition you’ve never heard of before, but you’re also faced with change. Change... By Cristiano Del GiaccoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Reinventing Myself with Myasthenia GravisAh, being alive and having the energy to do the things that you want to do! Or at least that's what we see portrayed on TV. But then again, TV... By Sally FarrierBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Holidays After Myasthenia GravisThe holidays are coming up and for someone with myasthenia gravis (MG), that may mean they look different than we might be used to. It took me several years to... By Mallory San NicolasBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
3 Ways to Support a Friend With Myasthenia GravisBeing diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) is scary. For me, suddenly facing this life-altering diagnosis was shocking. Having a strong support system was and is still crucial to my healing... By Jessica LiaoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Coping With MG Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Coping with MG Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
When Admitted to the Hospital for Myasthenia GravisIn case you missed it, check out parts 1 and 2 of this series: When a myasthenia gravis exacerbation is severe, a hospital stay may be on the agenda. Some... By Zach McCallumBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
When Roles Are Switched and You Become a CaregiverGod blessed me when I met my husband. We’ve been there for each other from the beginning. We have always shared the housekeeping, earning the money, rearing and disciplining our... By Janice KoehnBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Understanding Myasthenia Gravis AntibodiesMyasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disorder that affects muscles, causing weakness. This weakness often gets worse as the day goes on. Many people first experience these symptoms in their... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Home and Healthy for the HolidaysThere’s an old joke going around: "If you discuss politics at the Thanksgiving table, you will have fewer Christmas gifts to buy." It certainly doesn’t reflect family values! But sometimes... By Juliana TexleyBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Myasthenia Gravis in the Emergency RoomIf your myasthenia gravis (MG) exacerbation is getting serious and you’ve decided to go to the emergency room, (See Part 1: "When to Go to the Emergency Room for Myasthenia... By Zach McCallumBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Experience With Acupuncture and MGI had a relatively healthy life before my diagnosis. Other than a few bouts of pneumonia when I was young, I never experienced any major illnesses or even broken any... By Jessica LiaoBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
When to Go to the Emergency Room for Myasthenia GravisPicture this: you’ve got a run-of-the-mill cold, or maybe the weather has been hot, you had a busy weekend, work is stressful ... Whatever the reason, your myasthenia gravis (MG)... By Zach McCallumBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
