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The internet is rife with information on myasthenia gravis (MG). Unfortunately, sometimes it can get to be a little too much. Perhaps it leaves you feeling like you are trapped...

In some of my other articles, I’ve mentioned that my husband and I love to garden. We love growing and preserving our own food. There are several reasons we love...

In September 2019, I was in the emergency room with extremely high blood pressure. I was started on atorvastatin because of my high cholesterol levels. Atorvastatin is a drug that...

I have been a painter since I was young and I have consistently been painting landscapes "en plein air," which is the term for painting outside. Myasthenia gravis (MG) initially...

Traveling the world, mountain and rock climbing, skydiving, deep sea fishing, going to an arts performance, or simply going to a sporting event or tourist trap ... these are all...

What 3 factors worsen your myasthenia gravis (MG)? I bet we can all answer that question. Here are my 3: fatigue, infection, and stress. When I get very tired, I...

There is limited research on urinary incontinence as a symptom of myasthenia gravis (MG). In my experience, not all doctors will associate bladder problems with MG. Still, researchers and healthcare...

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...