Combat Fatigue with Rest and Planning Ahead...When we have a disease such as myasthenia gravis, how do we function? How do we continue to work, do our chores...reactions8comments
Myasthenia Eyes and the Emotional Toll...The first symptom I experienced was the droopy eyelid. At first, I figured it was from the edema I had experienced for...reactions32comments
Rituximab for Myasthenia Gravis...Rituximab is a drug used for various autoimmune conditions, one being myasthenia gravis (MG). Many people with MG see a response with...reactions5comments
My Experience With Rituximab...I was diagnosed with anti-MuSK myasthenia gravis (MuSK+ MG) in February of 2019. My neurologist recommended getting rituximab because of its high...reactions3comments
The Longest Day: Single Fiber Electromyography Testing...We'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
What To Do While Waiting for a Diagnosis...There’s an old meme about a frog in a pot. It waits and waits to respond to increasing discomfort. It's not just frogs; humans...reactions2comments
Effects of MG on My Singing and Speaking Voice...I have talked with a few people about how myasthenia gravis (MG) has affected their voice - their singing voice in particular...reactions4comments
Become Your Own Myasthenia Gravis Advocate...As you probably know, myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic autoimmune disease. Because of the rarity of this disease, many physicians and...reactions1comment
Embarrassed by MG Speech Struggles...Myasthenia gravis (MG) speech troubles cause me embarrassment, frustration, and depression. Trouble speaking from MG can contribute to a lower quality of...reactions19comments
What Is the Connection Between Pain and Myasthenia Gravis?...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune condition that affects how nerves and muscles talk to one another. This can lead to muscle...reactions78comments
When Admitted to the Hospital for Myasthenia Gravis...In case you missed it, check out parts 1 and 2 of this series: When a myasthenia gravis exacerbation is severe, a...reactions6comments
Coping with Muscle Spasms and Cramping in MG...Muscle weakness is the hallmark of myasthenia gravis (MG). However, at Myasthenia-Gravis.com, community members often discuss a variety of symptoms they have...reactions59comments
Am I Glad I Got MG? Maybe......I had a life. I was healthy, the kids had grown up and moved on, and I had just retired and really...reactions1comment
Learning Everything I Can About Myasthenia Gravis...In this guest post, Mike Stabile talks about how he has navigated the past few years since his myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis...reactions37comments
Ways To Manage the Stress of MG...Treating the physical symptoms of myasthenia gravis (MG) is not enough to control the disease. Focusing on mental health and reducing stress...
What to Eat and Avoid With MG Dysphagia...While I was in the hospital being tested for myasthenia gravis (MG), I developed a symptom no one wants - the inability...reactions9comments
An Interview With Dr. Aziz Shaibani: Coping With Myasthenia Gravis...Dr. Aziz Shaibani is a neurologist specializing in neuromuscular disorders with over 30 years of experience. He serves as a Clinical Professor...reactions1comment
Myasthenia Gravis in the Emergency Room...If your myasthenia gravis (MG) exacerbation is getting serious and you’ve decided to go to the emergency room, (See Part 1: "When...reactions12comments
My Postpartum MG Flare-Up...My baby is now almost 2 years old and I’m still managing a flare that came on 1-year postpartum. I was also...reactionscomments
Oral Care Products for People with MG...People with myasthenia gravis (MG) may experience individual struggles with daily oral hygiene. I previously talked about risks at the dentist and...reactionscomments
