My Experience with Myasthenia Gravis and Cholesterol Medication...In September 2019, I was in the emergency room with extremely high blood pressure. I was started on atorvastatin because of my...reactions18comments
Balancing Work And Health...One of the challenges of living with myasthenia gravis (MG) is finding and keeping a job. People with MG may miss work...
MG and Diabetes...There is a complex link between myasthenia gravis (MG) and type 2 diabetes. The body’s immune system plays a role in both...reactions4comments
My Emotions, Stress, and MG...Recently, I had a health crisis. While I was in the hospital, my husband fell and broke his ankle. During most of...reactions12comments
Mike Stabile...Mike is retired and living in California. He has a Bachelor of science degree in biology from Cal State University, Fullerton and...
Canadian Pharmacist...The Canadian Pharmacist was previously a health leader on Myasthenia-Gravis.com. Canadian Pharmacist is a pharmacist working in the field of specialty medicines...
I Figured Out How to Store My Extra Mestinon...As many of us with myasthenia gravis (MG) know, Mestinon (pyridostigmine) is very sensitive to temperature and humidity. My prescription currently reads...reactions4comments
Relationships, Intimacy, and MG...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare disease, a chronic condition, and often misunderstood. Coping with any one of those factors alone could...reactions6comments
The Gut Microbiome and MG Connection...There are trillions of tiny living things that exist on or in your body. These tiny living things are called microbes because...reactions8comments
Meridith O'Connor...Meridith was previously a health leader on Myasthenia-Gravis.com. Meridith O’Connor is a patient advocacy specialist dedicated to unveiling the value of the...
MG Medication and Navigating the "Donut Hole"...I’ve been on mycophenolate mofetil (generic of CellCept) for myasthenia gravis (MG) for several years now. I’ve never had an issue with...reactions10comments
Managing MG Pain With Holistic and Complementary Therapies...Many people with myasthenia gravis (MG) experience pain. MG can cause muscle weakness, which in turn may cause pain. This can greatly...reactions1comment
I Can be Rebuilt: Cataract Surgery...As a kid I remember watching TV shows about people being rebuilt bionically. Now here I am, cataract surgery in both eyes...reactions5comments
My Animal Testing Morals and Myasthenia Gravis: Finding Peace...Almost everyone will require medical treatment at some point throughout life. But for those like me, who have strong values in support...reactionscomments
Inclusivity and Rare Diseases: 6 Things for Friends and Family to Consider...Editor's Note: This article was written by Jessica Hanson and originally appeared on our partner site RareDisease.net. Social situations can be very...reactionscomments
Life Will Never Be the Same...There is no joy left in life for me with myasthenia gravis (MG). I know most people would read that sentence and...reactions20comments
Pregnancy and Myasthenia Gravis...Women who develop myasthenia gravis (MG) often do so during their 20s and 30s. This also happens to overlap when many women...
Blood Work To Diagnose Myasthenia Gravis...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is diagnosed using a combination of a health history, physical exam, and a variety of tests, including blood tests...
Seronegative Myasthenia Gravis...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease that affects your muscles. Those living with MG have antibodies in their blood that attack...
The Challenges of Seronegative Myasthenia Gravis...In this guest post, Cheri Higgason writes about the challenges of obtaining a seronegative myasthenia gravis diagnosis. As someone who has experienced...reactions38comments
