Understanding Clinical Trials...Diagnostic trials look at how a disease is diagnosed.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Not to Say to Someone with MG...In fact, sometimes having a rare disease that’s hard to diagnose and treat is more challenging than having something common and well-known.... By Zach McCallum4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments29 comments
Digital Health vs. Digital Therapeutics...Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
4 Ways to Prepare for Traveling with MG...I remember the first trip I braved after being diagnosed was a week long trip to Maui.... By Mallory San Nicolas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
How to Make the Most of Online Healthcare Patient Portals...However, I only started to really utilize the many aspects of portals once I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) and I needed to communicate frequently... By Jodi Enders3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Myasthenia Gravis Drugs are Safe During Pregnancy?...For those who were diagnosed with MG prior to pregnancy, the effect of pregnancy on MG can be variable.... By Canadian Pharmacist2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Perspectives on MG Symptoms...In fact, it can be hard to diagnose MG because the symptoms can change, and they vary from one person to the next.... By Myasthenia-Gravis.com Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Creating The Perfect Hospital Bag for Myasthenia Gravis...I also carry a list of my diagnoses and contact information for my medical specialists, along with copies of my insurance cards and any relevant insurance... By Deborah Vick3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Life After MG?...It has been about 4 years since I was initially diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG). And now, 3 years after my thymectomy surgery.... By Shelbie Brown2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
What Is Medical PTSD?...This can happen to people with myasthenia gravis since it often takes years to be properly diagnosed.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How Do I Connect with People Living with Myasthenia Gravis?...For example, this forum thread is a place for those who are newly diagnosed to share their concerns, while this thread focuses on MG antibodies and which... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Are the Symptoms of Myasthenia Gravis?...A myasthenic crisis may be triggered by: It can be hard to diagnose MG because the symptoms may appear suddenly and then go away after rest.... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
6 Tips for Staying on Top of Treatment...The survey was completed by 1,945 people who were diagnosed with a long-term health condition and currently used at least 1 prescription or over-the-counter... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Ripple Effect of Advocacy: Celebrating Rare Disease Day® and Beyond...They have the power to influence policy, inspire change, and offer hope to those newly diagnosed or feeling isolated.... By Deborah Vick2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Not Ready for Summer...Because I have had myasthenia gravis most of my life, even if it wasn't diagnosed until just a few years ago, I know that things may not work out... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
The Fun Thing About Life: How I Find Humor in MG...Even before I was diagnosed, I knew I had an unknown neurological disorder.... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Sometimes We Need Someone to Listen...In 2020, it was estimated that 1,806,590 new cases of cancer would be diagnosed in the United States and that 606,520 people will die from the disease.... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Experience Taking Mycophenolate Mofetil (CellCept)...Just after getting diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, I started taking Mestinon. It quickly made an amazing difference.... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Resolutions and Goal Setting Can Be Intimidating...If you are recently diagnosed, it can be helpful to keep a diary on how you deal with myasthenia gravis.... By Janice Koehn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Should I Wait? When I Know I Need Help and Just How Much...Talk to your healthcare team about what your individual plan should look like, particularly if you are newly diagnosed.... By Claire Denton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments