My Experience With Acupuncture and MG...I had a relatively healthy life before my diagnosis.... By Jessica Liao3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Life Will Never Be the Same...For those of you who have read my articles, you know I've dealt with symptoms of MG most of my life before getting a diagnosis.... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Why Can’t We Find the Correct Treatment for Me?...Back in December 2008, I’d been living with a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (MG), asthma, allergies, and hypertension for a couple of weeks.... By Janice Koehn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Roles Are Switched and You Become a Caregiver...Since my myasthenia gravis diagnosis in December 2008, my husband has been a great caregiver.... By Janice Koehn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Daily Life with MG: Perception Versus Reality...Personally, I have faced significant challenges in obtaining my diagnosis and continue to advocate for my condition.... By Deborah Vick3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
High Altitude Effects on the Body When You Have MG...This was the year before my myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis. We had stopped for a while to take photos.... By Janice Koehn3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Combat Fatigue with Rest and Planning Ahead...At the time of my diagnosis, I had a full-time job that generally required many more hours than 40 a week.... By Janice Koehn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
What Qualities Should I Look for in a Doctor?...The path to a myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis can be exhausting, but finding the right doctor can make a huge impact.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
My Unexpected Insurance Company Ally...As soon as I got the diagnosis of seronegative MG, I started getting letters and phone calls from a company saying they were with my insurance company.... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Dealing with MG Weakness and Misconceptions...Since my diagnosis, I’ve learned just how intolerant some people can be. But, we know things aren’t always as they seem.... By Janice Koehn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Risk Factors for Myasthenia Gravis...This means that finding the right diagnosis and getting treatment as early as possible can help manage the symptoms.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Steps Towards Making the Bedroom MG-Friendly...For a while after my diagnosis, I had several MG symptoms, 1 of which was difficulty breathing, especially if I was on my back.... By Janice Koehn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What to Expect When Starting Mestinon for Myasthenia Gravis...This is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.... By Valerie Sidhoum2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments32 comments
My Experience with Urinary Incontinence...That would take almost 20 more years for a diagnosis. I was still told by doctors that I had multiple sclerosis.... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Magnesium Sulfate and Myasthenia Gravis...Make sure your healthcare team knows about your MG diagnosis and all the drugs you are taking.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Learning to Cope with Ptosis...Before getting a myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis, I lived with being unable to open up my eyelids at all for almost 3 years.... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
New life with MG...My Neuro-ophthalmologist diagnosis me on Friday, July 30. Now I’m waiting for the antibody tests results....Reactions0reactionsComments19 repliesAutoimmune DiseasesGeneralized MGOcular MG
The Added Stress of Finding a New Neurologist for MG...This meant I had to decide if I wanted to stay with the neurologists I’ve been with almost since my MG diagnosis, or have a different insurance than my... By Janice Koehn3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Struggles with Myasthenia Gravis Fatigue and Pain...I’m hoping something you read in my subsequent articles will help you or someone you love to improve their quality of life after a myasthenia gravis diagnosis... By Janice Koehn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Managing Flares by Listening to My Heart...The first few months after my myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis, I had to quit my job.... By Jessica Liao3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
