A Long and Frightening Road To a Myasthenia Diagnosis...I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis in December 2008. The long road to discovering the diagnosis wasn’t just frustrating, it was a...reactions12comments
Photophobia / Light Sensitivity...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness. One of the symptoms of MG is light sensitivity, officially called...reactions8comments
Health Resources...Living with a chronic health condition can be challenging, frustrating, and tiring. You might feel like your life is on hold. Frequent...
Community Perspectives on MG Symptoms...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a condition that causes muscle weakness. But weakness is not the only symptom of MG. In fact, it...reactionscomments
Duration of Ocular MG Flare Ups?...I've got ocular MG (confirmed by serology in Jan 2023) and have had several flare ups over the past year and a...reactions19comments
5 Activities to Try When Recovering from Thymectomy Surgery...After my thymectomy surgery, getting plenty of rest and sleep was a soothing and natural way to manage my discomfort. Pain is...reactionscomments
First Crisis very Frightening...I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis by my quick-thinking GP back in 2016. It was the sight that was my main concern...reactions3comments
Is MG Inherited?...My father died in 1968 at age 72 from MG that was discovered by autopsy. He was unable to swallow any solid...reactions8comments
Strong Probability I have Myasthenia Gravis...Hello, there is a strong possibility that I have myasthenia gravis. Symptoms started a couple of years ago with strange facial looks...reactions47comments
Confused...In 1997, a doctor said I had restless leg symptom. Then in 1999, I had a brain tumor. Another doctor said I...reactions5comments
MG Second Time Around...In the past, I was on Mestinon and CellCept but not prednisone, since my neurologist knew I was also fighting to keep...reactions2comments
How Common is Myasthenia Gravis?...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune condition that causes certain muscles to become weak. The muscles most often affected are the ones...
Donna: My Struggle...I was diagnosed November 2023 but didn’t see a neurologist until April. She put me on prednisone, but it hasn’t helped. My...reactions2comments
17 Years and Counting of Ocular MG Symptoms...Seventeen years ago just after I turned 40, I started experiencing symptoms of ocular MG that has never progressed to general. I'm...reactions1comment
Aries Warrior...I'm going to do my best to tell what my journey has been so ask questions if you need to. I'm 77...reactions1comment
Creating The Perfect Hospital Bag for Myasthenia Gravis...Living with myasthenia gravis (MG) can mean frequent hospital visits, especially for those of us on immunosuppressants. In my experience, what might...reactions8comments
Ways to Manage MG Fatigue...Fatigue is what doctors call feeling exhausted or lacking mental or physical energy. It may also mean you cannot continue activities as...reactions3comments
Why Dealing With All Of My MG Medicines Can Be Overwhelming...Taking medicine for myasthenia gravis (MG) can be so difficult. I have MG and I take prednisone and pyridostigmine (Mestinon) to treat...reactions22comments
What Is the Autoimmune Protocol Diet, and Can It Help MG?...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune condition caused by the immune system attacking your own body. For some people, making certain changes...reactions2comments
Leaving My Dream Career after Myasthenia Gravis...I became very passionate about archaeology before applying to colleges. I was utterly excited to pursue it as a career. In addition...reactionscomments
