Symptoms of Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome Versus MGMyasthenia gravis (MG) and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) are autoimmune conditions. This means the immune system attacks your own healthy cells. Both...reactions1comment
Job Hunting with MGI find that searching for a job is not a commonly talked about topic when it comes to having myasthenia gravis (MG)...reactions14comments
Learning to Cope with PtosisI deal with ptosis (droopy eyelids) on a daily basis. Some days are not so bad - it just occurs every few...reactions1comment
How to Handle Insurance Denials and LimitsFinding out that your health insurance company has denied a claim can be frustrating and complicated. Understanding what an insurance denial is...reactionscomments
Life With MG After a Pacemaker and CardioversionTo say my life is different after having a pacemaker is an understatement! Many symptoms of heart failure can mimic myasthenia gravis...reactions8comments
Is There Hope with Myasthenia Gravis?For the years leading up to this myasthenia gravis (MG) flare, I worked 40 to 60 hours or more a week. I...reactions1comment
The Anxiety That Comes with an MG DiagnosisAnxiety on its own can be debilitating. It’s a completely separate and individual diagnosis that many people struggle with. What I didn’t...reactions4comments
What Activities Increase Your MG Muscle Weakness?Myasthenia gravis (MG) is often referred to as the "snowflake disease" because symptoms and severity can vary from person to person. With...reactionscomments
When Another Health Crisis Hits with MGA few months ago, I had a medical emergency. My heart was failing and I was unable to function. Looking back at...reactionscomments
Transsternal Thymectomy Recovery: Tips, Advice, and What to ExpectA little over a year ago, I had a transsternal thymectomy. In this article I will share tips and advice I learned...reactions19comments
My MG WishlistIf you have myasthenia gravis (MG), you know how much stuff you miss out on in life. Although I have heard of...reactions1comment
Those Commercials!With a condition like myasthenia gravis (MG), it’s easy to become glued to a recliner and watch way too much television. But...reactionscomments
Every Season with Myasthenia GravisWhere I live there are 4 very distinct seasons! I truly do like all 4 seasons. Each has their own uniqueness about...reactions4comments
Overcoming a Fear of NeedlesHaving a fear of needles, also known as trypanophobia, is very common. The number of needles you are exposed while trying to...reactions1comment
Living with Multiple DiagnosesYou would think that having a rare, chronic illness would be enough, but most of us have found that when there is...reactions20comments
What to Eat and Avoid With MG DysphagiaWhile I was in the hospital being tested for myasthenia gravis (MG), I developed a symptom no one wants - the inability...reactions7comments
The Fun Thing About Life: How I Find Humor in MGThere is nothing fun about having myasthenia gravis (MG). It has a lot of ups and downs and twists and turns. You never...reactions12comments
Is It the Heat or the Humidity?Don't get me wrong, I know the heat bothers me with myasthenia gravis (MG). But my husband and I have been paying...reactionscomments
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
A Trip to the Emergency Room with Breathing DifficultySeveral months ago I called my dedicated nurse, Diane, who was assigned to me by my insurance company to help with my...reactions1comment
