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A little over a year ago, I had a transsternal thymectomy. In this article I will share tips and advice I learned while recovering from surgery. If all goes smoothly...

If you have myasthenia gravis (MG), you know how much stuff you miss out on in life. Although I have heard of a few people who have gone on to...

With a condition like myasthenia gravis (MG), it’s easy to become glued to a recliner and watch way too much television. But it doesn’t even require a condition to develop...

Where I live there are 4 very distinct seasons! I truly do like all 4 seasons. Each has their own uniqueness about them. But for me, each one also creates...

Having a fear of needles, also known as trypanophobia, is very common. The number of needles you are exposed while trying to receive a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (MG) or...

You would think that having a rare, chronic illness would be enough, but most of us have found that when there is 1, there is often 2 ... or 3...

While I was in the hospital being tested for myasthenia gravis (MG), I developed a symptom no one wants - the inability to swallow, or dysphagia. It came out of...

There is nothing fun about having myasthenia gravis (MG). It has a lot of ups and downs and twists and turns. You never know from one second to the next what...

Don't get me wrong, I know the heat bothers me with myasthenia gravis (MG). But my husband and I have been paying very close attention to the humidity and pressure...

A myasthenia gravis (MG) trigger is anything that makes MG symptoms worse. Everyone's triggers can be different, but understanding what worsens your MG can help you manage your condition. We...

Several months ago I called my dedicated nurse, Diane, who was assigned to me by my insurance company to help with my myasthenia gravis (MG). I don't know about you...

Myasthenia gravis (MG), the ultimate buzzkill, may have you feeling left in the dust when symptoms leave you unable to tag along with your partner to everything. It can leave...

When we’re traveling, we often stay in a hotel. Since I have myasthenia gravis (MG) with limited mobility, I research everything I question. I have gained a lot of knowledge...

Keeping track of your medical records is essential for your health, especially when you, your child, or your loved one has myasthenia gravis. With organized medical records, you can track...

One of the hardest parts of dealing with myasthenia gravis (MG) is fatigue. Especially never knowing when it's going to hit or not knowing how long that fatigue is going...

One of the hardest parts of living with a rare disease are those awkward explanations. Myasthenia gravis (MG) doesn’t always come with a limp or a rash. It sometimes comes...

Muscle weakness is the hallmark of myasthenia gravis (MG). However, at Myasthenia-Gravis.com, community members often discuss a variety of symptoms they have experienced since diagnosis, including muscle spasms and cramping...

I’m 9 months pregnant and about to have our third baby any day. Although my symptoms with myasthenia gravis (MG) started presenting during my second pregnancy (more than 10 years...

A myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis can change many things in your life. Energy, activity level, pain, and stamina can shift daily. Your outlook on life can shift as well. Members...

I don’t let myasthenia gravis (MG) stop me from being outside and enjoying the things I love. But how do I make that happen when I’m in a power chair?...