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...
Community Views: Having a Thymectomy...One treatment for myasthenia gravis (MG) is a thymectomy. A thymectomy is a surgery on your chest. The surgery removes the thymus...reactions9comments
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
Steps Towards Making the Bedroom MG-Friendly...Many myasthenia gravis (MG) sufferers complain of insomnia or difficulty sleeping. For a while after my diagnosis, I had several MG symptoms...reactions2comments
Keep Calm and Spoon On...Have you ever heard of the term "spoonie?" If you know what a spoonie is, then there is a good chance you...reactionscomments
The Hardest Thing for Me with Myasthenia Gravis...Let me be clear: There are so many hard things about myasthenia gravis (MG). There is the fatigue, chewing and swallowing issues...reactions9comments
MG Versus MS...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic (long-term) condition that affects your muscles and causes weakness. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is also a chronic...reactionscomments
First Crisis...I was a newbie. Just diagnosed in March of 2021. I was put on Mestinon and started my birthday trip to several...reactions6comments
40 Years Too Long...I was 28 at the time I started getting weak and falling. All the doctors I saw had no idea of what...reactions2comments
Conquering My Fear of Swimming After Diagnosis...The first time I went swimming after my myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis, I was very anxious. For those who haven’t experienced the...reactions14comments
Tasha White...With more than 30 years of experience as a Myasthenia Gravis patient with a BS in Healthcare Administration, Tasha continues to educate...
