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There is a need for better disease management for myasthenia gravis (MG). According to a 2022 report, people with MG had the same number of symptoms after treatment as they...

Years before I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG), there were times when the left side of my face just seemed to sag way down. For the most part, I'm...

Corticosteroids, commonly referred to as "steroids," are a class of drugs used to treat a variety of medical conditions. There are many myths and misunderstandings about steroids, which can lead...

The last few years, I’ve been under a lot of stress. As with anyone, even when we’re happy and feel stress-free, stress is always near. However, there have been several...

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a condition in which the immune system attacks healthy cells in places where the nerves connect to the muscles. Symptoms of MG can change on a...

Since my myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis, I have endured my hands going weak when I use them intensely. I have been on the road towards remission since my diagnosis. Yet...

A diagnosis that does not feel right or a misdiagnosis can be overwhelming. You may have many questions about your diagnosis. You may also be curious about your treatment options...

We'll admit it now. We put it off. The definitive test that would have helped my hubby's team close in on a diagnosis of seronegative myasthenia gravis was put off way...

Once my medication controlled my myasthenia gravis (MG), I started doing pretty well. However, over the past 4 years, MG and my emotions have been challenging. During this time, my...

I know everybody loves to get colonoscopy! I just recently had my third colonoscopy, but it was the first one after being officially diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG). Although I...

Myasthenia gravis (MG) symptoms can begin at any age, most often beginning for females before they reach the age of 40. Anyone who has had MG as a young adult...

Chances are, you or someone you know has been diagnosed with a rare disease and that is why you are reading this now. You are not alone if you are...

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune condition. This means it is caused by the immune system attacking the body mistakenly. The symptoms of MG can sometimes look like other conditions...

My husband and I love Colorado! When we lived in Greeley and Westminster, we would take many day trips into the Rocky Mountains, going west on I-70 or north of...

One treatment for myasthenia gravis (MG) is a thymectomy. A thymectomy is a surgery on your chest. The surgery removes the thymus gland, which is near the heart. For many...

It's nothing new for me to go to bed around 8:30 PM. I'm not usually tired at that time, the problem is I no longer have any core body strength...

I really despise my power wheelchair. I have not liked it since the day it was delivered! I am in a power chair because of myasthenia gravis (MG) weakness and...

If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical gaslighting can happen to anyone, but it most...

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare disease, a chronic condition, and often misunderstood. Coping with any one of those factors alone could place a strain on relationships, let alone managing...

I didn't do yoga, let alone try it, before I started having myasthenia gravis (MG) symptoms. I imagined yoga as a long stretching session, something I was already doing. Typically...