My Myasthenia Gravis Awakening...In this article I describe how I grappled with the emotions of learning that I had an incurable disease and how I...reactions8comments
June is MG Awareness Month! Let’s Be Proactive!...June is Myasthenia Gravis (MG) Awareness Month. Every year the MG community strives to create awareness, turning it into action by making...reactions2comments
Join the Conversation: 5 Forums on Myasthenia Gravis Treatment...The forums section of Myasthenia-Gravis.com is a place to read conversations, start discussions, and connect with others about myasthenia gravis (MG). Many...reactions3comments
The Order My MG Symptoms First Appeared...For many individuals with myasthenia gravis (MG), their symptoms appear slowly over years before they finally get answers to their suspicions or...reactions5comments
What To Know About Antibiotics and Myasthenia Gravis...If you have myasthenia gravis (MG), certain drugs can make your MG symptoms worse. It is important that you and your doctors...reactions15comments
Juliana Texley...Juliana was previously a health leader on Myasthenia-Gravis.com. Juliana Texley has a PhD in science education with an emphasis on genetics. She...
Parenting While Managing a Chronic Illness...Parenting can be incredibly rewarding. However, parenting is hard. Both parents and children are human, and there is no guidebook to raising...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
What Is a Myasthenic Crisis?...The most serious complication of myasthenia gravis (MG) is called a myasthenic crisis. A myasthenic crisis happens when a person with MG...
Difficulty Breathing: One of Many Symptoms with MG...I’ve already discussed one of the first symptoms I had when this disease reared its ugly head. You can read about that...reactions20comments
Learning How to Better Control My MG Care...If you have myasthenia gravis (MG) then you likely know that: I am fortunate that my MG symptoms during flare-ups eventually go...reactions5comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards Program...Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
Why Doctor-Patient Communication Is Important in MG...Sixteen years ago, I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG). Before the MG diagnosis, I didn't need to check with anyone about...reactionscomments
What Is a Barium Swallow Study?...Myasthenia gravis (MG) generally causes muscle weakness. In some cases, MG can affect a person’s ability to swallow. Swallowing involves several muscles...reactionscomments
EMG Testing for Myasthenia Gravis: What to Expect...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a condition that affects the way nerves communicate with muscles. Diagnosing myasthenia gravis can take a while –...reactions10comments
What Is the Difference Between Myasthenia Gravis and Bell’s Palsy?...Myasthenia gravis (MG) and Bell’s palsy share a few common symptoms. However, they are different conditions with distinct underlying causes. MG is...reactionscomments
Myasthenia Gravis Can Be Hard to Swallow...The first symptoms of myasthenia gravis often involve vision, but problems with swallowing can soon follow. Swallowing is a complex process that...reactions8comments
What Is the Tensilon Test?...The Tensilon test is a procedure once used to help diagnose myasthenia gravis (MG). It has not been used in the United...reactions1comment
Dealing with Heat and Hot Weather...If you live with myasthenia gravis (MG), you may have blurred vision and weakness in your arms, hands, face, and legs. You...reactions7comments
Finding a Doctor Who Understands MG...There is a need for better disease management for myasthenia gravis (MG). According to a 2022 report, people with MG had the...reactions26comments
