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
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
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
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...reactions9comments
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
