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
Should I Wear a Medical Alert Bracelet for MG?Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a condition in which the immune system attacks healthy cells in places where the nerves connect to the...reactions7comments
Myasthenia Gravis Does Not Stop Us From Making MemoriesSince my myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis, I have endured my hands going weak when I use them intensely. I have been on...reactions3comments
Getting a Second OpinionA diagnosis that does not feel right or a misdiagnosis can be overwhelming. You may have many questions about your diagnosis. You...reactions4comments
The Longest Day: Single Fiber Electromyography TestingWe'll admit it now. We put it off. The definitive test that would have helped my hubby's team close in on a difficult...reactions6comments
How Pets Add Value to My Life with MGOnce my medication controlled my myasthenia gravis (MG), I started doing pretty well. However, over the past 4 years, MG and my...reactions6comments
Getting a Colonoscopy When You Have Myasthenia GravisI know everybody loves to get colonoscopy! I just recently had my third colonoscopy, but it was the first one after being...reactions9comments
Unique Struggles of a Young Adult With Myasthenia GravisMyasthenia gravis (MG) symptoms can begin at any age, most often beginning for females before they reach the age of 40. Anyone...reactionscomments