The Confident Patient: Treatment Planning...Talking to your doctor just got easier – this guide shows you where to start.
Myasthenia Gravis and the Impact on My Job...When I first fell ill with myasthenia gravis, as for many, it was a very difficult time. Not only was I trying...reactions6comments
Biologics...The goal of treating myasthenia gravis (MG) is to reduce or improve muscle weakness. Drugs like acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitors, steroids, and other...
Managing Myasthenia Gravis: 4 Budget-Friendly Home Hacks to Conserve Energy...With myasthenia gravis (MG), we all know that the symptoms fluctuate day to day, hour to hour, minute by minute. Being able...reactionscomments
The Real Measure of a gMG Treatment Discussion Isn't What Your Doctor Says: It's What You Take Home...There is immense value when a neurologist takes the time to explain complex options clearly and understandably. But we know that clinical...reactionscomments
Obtaining a Mobility Aid for My MG and What One to Choose...A mobility aid is a piece of equipment or device designed to help you walk when your mobility is impaired, temporarily or...reactions1comment
What MG Patients Really Want Their Neurologists to Ask...For those living with Myasthenia Gravis (MG), a visit to the neurologist often follows a predictable script. There are strength tests, eye...reactions9comments
How I Try to Tell the Difference Between MG Fluctuations and Progression...One of the hardest parts of living with Myasthenia Gravis, at least for me, is trying to figure out what’s a normal...reactions7comments
Ways I Save Energy Around the House With Myasthenia Gravis...Living with Myasthenia Gravis has forced me to look at energy differently. Before MG, energy felt endless or at least predictable. Now...reactions4comments
Getting the Meningococcal Vaccine: My Experience...There came a time when I spoke with my neurologist about switching MG treatments. You can read a bit about my treatment...reactions9comments
Vaccines Before Treatment: How Our MG Community Prepares...Starting a new treatment for myasthenia gravis (MG) can bring a wave of hope, but it also requires careful preparation. Many treatments...reactionscomments
How to Find the Right MG Specialist for Your Care...There is a need for better disease management for myasthenia gravis (MG). According to a 2022 report, people with MG had the...reactions27comments
Navigating Myasthenia Gravis: Medication Changes, Severe Hypersensitivity, and Advocating for Myself...My journey with myasthenia gravis (MG) started almost 2 years ago with double vision. I'm 68 now. My doctor first prescribed Mestinon...reactionscomments
How Better Medical Care Can Increase Your Sense of Independence with MG...One thing I didn’t fully expect after living with myasthenia gravis (MG) for over a decade is how much the right medical...reactions1comment
When to Go to the Emergency Room for Myasthenia Gravis...Picture this: you’ve got a run-of-the-mill cold, or maybe the weather has been hot, you had a busy weekend, or work is...reactions6comments
Community Team...Welcome to Health Union's Community Team. Our Community Team is made up of a diverse group of employees of Health Union who...
The Normal Anomalies-Living with MG...When I was diagnosed with MG back in May 2024, I thought that was the end. I was lucky to have a...reactions1comment
Navigating Muscle Spasms and Cramps with Myasthenia Gravis...Muscle weakness is the hallmark of myasthenia gravis (MG). However, at Myasthenia-Gravis.com, community members often discuss a variety of symptoms they have...reactions60comments
Managing the Frustration of Being in an MG Flare During a Busy Season of Life...There’s never really a good time for a flare, but some seasons feel especially impossible. For me, this is one of them...reactions2comments
Advocating For Yourself At The Doctor’s Office...The process of being diagnosed with a chronic health condition can often be lengthy and difficult. People with myasthenia gravis frequently have...reactions1comment
