Conquering My Fear of Swimming After DiagnosisThe first time I went swimming after my myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis, I was very anxious. For those who haven’t experienced the...reactions13comments
Flying with Incontinence: Going Through Airport SecurityI've flown a few times, and maybe a dozen times before having problems with myasthenia gravis (MG) and incontinence. As we all...reactions2comments
What Are Prism Glasses and Can They Help People With Myasthenia Gravis?Weakness of the muscles that control eye movement often causes the first symptoms of myasthenia gravis (MG). While there are therapies available...reactions38comments
Getting Back to a Semi-Normal Life with Myasthenia GravisIt has been a long road these last 3 years with myasthenia gravis. In just the blink of an eye, I have...reactionscomments
Myasthenia Gravis and Reducing My Mestinon DosageWe’ve just passed the 2 year anniversary of my thymectomy, and the results I've seen continue to impress. I'm currently on the...reactions18comments
Don’t Waste Energy Stressing Over Things That Didn’t Work in Your FavorDuring a recent paddleboarding outing, my boyfriend and I were returning to the boat ramp, only minutes away, when I hit a...reactionscomments
Not Ready for SummerNow don't get me wrong, I love summer. Well ... I used to love summer! But the longer I live with myasthenia...reactions13comments
Box Breathing and How It Helps With StressOur lives are filled with family obligations, work and school responsibilities, healthcare appointments, and busy schedules. Stress is a normal part of...reactions7comments
My Youngest Grandson's Opinion About My MGOur grandsons were over visiting and they were asking to go outside. What they really wanted to do was ride the dirt...reactions3comments
How Do I Get the Latest Updates on Myasthenia-Gravis.com?The internet is rife with information on myasthenia gravis (MG). Unfortunately, sometimes it can get to be a little too much. Perhaps...reactionscomments
How Gardening with MG Is Beneficial to MeIn some of my other articles, I’ve mentioned that my husband and I love to garden. We love growing and preserving our...reactions2comments
My Experience with Myasthenia Gravis and Cholesterol MedicationIn September 2019, I was in the emergency room with extremely high blood pressure. I was started on atorvastatin because of my...reactions18comments
Myasthenia Gravis Has Changed How I Approach My ArtI have been a painter since I was young and I have consistently been painting landscapes "en plein air," which is the...reactions12comments
Juggling Myasthenia Gravis and Other Health ConditionsTraveling the world, mountain and rock climbing, skydiving, deep sea fishing, going to an arts performance, or simply going to a sporting...reactions6comments
What 3 Factors Worsen Your MG?What 3 factors worsen your myasthenia gravis (MG)? I bet we can all answer that question. Here are my 3: fatigue, infection...reactions10comments
Don't Let Urinary Incontinence Put Your Life on HoldThere is limited research on urinary incontinence as a symptom of myasthenia gravis (MG). In my experience, not all doctors will associate...reactions22comments
Finding a Doctor Who Understands MGThere is a need for better disease management for myasthenia gravis (MG). According to a 2022 report, people with MG had the...reactions26comments
What Happened to My Face?Years before I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG), there were times when the left side of my face just seemed to...reactions6comments
Myths and Facts About SteroidsCorticosteroids, commonly referred to as "steroids," are a class of drugs used to treat a variety of medical conditions. There are many...reactions4comments
Coping with Stress When You Have MGThe last few years, I’ve been under a lot of stress. As with anyone, even when we’re happy and feel stress-free, stress...reactions1comment
