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
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
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...reactions39comments
Don't Let Urinary Incontinence Put Your Life on Hold...There is limited research on urinary incontinence as a symptom of myasthenia gravis (MG). In my experience, not all doctors will associate...reactions22comments
My Experience with Urinary Incontinence...I don’t know about you, but I get so tired of needing to pee, along with not being able to hold it...reactions24comments
Exercising with Myasthenia Gravis...When you are bone-tired and short of breath, it can be hard to imagine getting exercise. However, physical activity can play an...
The Unspoken Battle of Weight Loss...When many people with myasthenia gravis (MG) talk about their struggle with weight, they often talk about weight gain. Weight gain is...reactions5comments
My Experience with Prednisone...There aren’t many treatment options for myasthenia gravis (MG) so when we find one that actually works, it’s like hitting the lotto...reactions12comments
The Importance of Self Care...The past 2 years have been extremely challenging for me and for my family. I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) 27...reactions3comments
My Favorite Activities: Trying Not to Let MG Hold Me Back...So many times, we have to give up some things we love or love to do when we are diagnosed with a...reactions1comment
Choosing Compassion When We Don't Know People’s Intentions...With Thanksgiving approaching, I encourage you to welcome this season as a reevaluation period. Similar to the basics of "treating others how...reactions7comments
Feeling Better Versus Coping Better: How to Tell the Difference...Editor’s Note: This article originally was written by Leanne Donaldson and shared by our partner site Psoriatic-Arthritis.com. Living with chronic illness, we...reactions1comment
