Myasthenia Gravis Myths and Misconceptions...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic autoimmune disease that attacks voluntary muscles. Voluntary muscles are those that we can choose to control...
Azathioprine for Myasthenia Gravis...Editor's Note: Azathioprine is used off-label to treat myasthenia gravis. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of this treatment...reactions7comments
Life as a Military Spouse Living with MG...Shortly after my myasthenia gravis diagnosis in 1995, I married my college sweetheart who was an Ensign in the US Navy. I...reactionscomments
Thanks to Social Media, I Met a Friend With MG in Person...After 24 hours in the hospital for slurred speech, a drooping eye, double vision, and overall weakness, I had all clear tests...reactions2comments
COVID Vaccines for People with Myasthenia Gravis...As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues, you may wonder how the vaccine affects people living with long-term illnesses like myasthenia gravis (MG)...reactionscomments
Special Delivery: Navigating the Maze of Specialists...Like many in this community, my husband’s path to diagnosis and treatment was far from direct. His symptoms began while we were...reactionscomments
Managing Flares by Listening to My Heart...The first few months after my myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis, I had to quit my job. My vision was consistently double and...reactionscomments
Potential New Therapies for MG...There are several new emerging pharmaceuticals for myasthenia gravis (MG). Many of these therapies have a novel mechanism of action, thereby offering...reactions8comments
Be Your Own Agent - or Theirs...There is a term educators use that seems simple, but is really pretty deep. It’s agency - the sense that what you...reactionscomments
Community Views: Shifting Perspectives After an MG Diagnosis...A myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis can change many things in your life. Energy, activity level, pain, and stamina can shift daily. Your...reactionscomments
What I Didn't Know...I submitted a story in January about being angry and sad due to losing my independence. I mentioned I read everything I...reactions9comments
How Do I Make My Outdoor Space Power Chair-Friendly?...I don’t let myasthenia gravis (MG) stop me from being outside and enjoying the things I love. But how do I make...reactionscomments
Here We Go Again...I was diagnosed with MG in March of 2021 but knowing what I know now, I probably had this disease years before...reactions11comments
Where Did This Come From?...Hello, my name is Robert and although my MG was confirmed 18 months ago I now realize it had been coming for...reactions6comments
Myasthenia Gravis Research...Research is the process scientists use to explain how our bodies work and why our bodies sometimes stop working well. Research eventually...
Furniture for MG Weakness...Let’s talk about living room and dining room furniture since that’s where we spend a lot of time. My husband and I...reactionscomments
Minimalizing Has Given Me Energy to Do More...I have lived in a converted van for 4 months, traveling full time with my boyfriend and 2 cats! We are in...reactions2comments
Understanding Myasthenia Gravis Antibodies...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disorder that affects muscles, causing weakness. This weakness often gets worse as the day goes on...reactionscomments
Myasthenia Gravis and Differential Diagnosis...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune condition. This means it is caused by the immune system attacking the body mistakenly. The symptoms...reactions8comments
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Myasthenia Gravis...Whether you are living with myasthenia gravis (MG) or know someone who is, here is a guide to the basics of MG...reactionscomments
