How Gardening with MG Is Beneficial to Me...In some of my other articles, I’ve mentioned that my husband and I love to garden. We love growing and preserving our...reactions2comments
Myasthenia Gravis Has Changed How I Approach My Art...I have been a painter since I was young and I have consistently been painting landscapes "en plein air," which is the...reactions12comments
Juggling Myasthenia Gravis and Other Health Conditions...Traveling the world, mountain and rock climbing, skydiving, deep sea fishing, going to an arts performance, or simply going to a sporting...reactions7comments
Medical Review Board...The Health Union Medical Review Board is made up of board-certified healthcare professionals with extensive experience in their respective fields. They review...
Long-Term Side Effects of Prednisone...Most people with myasthenia gravis (MG) are familiar with prednisone, a common drug prescribed during flares. Prednisone belongs to the drug class...reactions20comments
The Importance of Finding a Doctor Who Specializes in MG...Throughout my years living with myasthenia gravis (MG), I’ve had my fair share of doctors. I’ve also been in between doctors when...reactions12comments
I'm a Rag Doll...Rag dolls are made out of cloth and slightly stuffed. When you set one down, they just kind of crumple into a...reactions13comments
I Have Lived with MG Most of My Life...I was diagnosed with MG in 1969 at the age of six. It took forever to figure out what was wrong with...reactions4comments
Claire Denton...Claire was previously a health leader on Myasthenia-Gravis.com. My Myasthenia Gravis diagnosis came in 1995 when I was a senior in college...
10 Years After Diagnosis......I was diagnosed with gMG in 2013. I was given Prednisone which gave me thoughts of suicide. I was also given Mestinon...reactions10comments
What Happened to My Face?...Years before I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG), there were times when the left side of my face just seemed to...reactions6comments
Myths and Facts About Steroids...Corticosteroids, commonly referred to as "steroids," are a class of drugs used to treat a variety of medical conditions. There are many...reactions4comments
Coping with Stress When You Have MG...The last few years, I’ve been under a lot of stress. As with anyone, even when we’re happy and feel stress-free, stress...reactions1comment
Should I Wear a Medical Alert Bracelet for MG?...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a condition in which the immune system attacks healthy cells in places where the nerves connect to the...reactions7comments
Myasthenia Gravis Does Not Stop Us From Making Memories...Since my myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis, I have endured my hands going weak when I use them intensely. I have been on...reactions3comments
Getting a Second Opinion...A diagnosis that does not feel right or a misdiagnosis can be overwhelming. You may have many questions about your diagnosis. You...reactions4comments
My Journey Continues...Earlier I wrote about being 73 and waiting for help. I felt pretty hopeless. Since then I have met with my neurologist...reactions2comments
How Pets Add Value to My Life with MG...Once my medication controlled my myasthenia gravis (MG), I started doing pretty well. However, over the past 4 years, MG and my...reactions6comments
An MG Wedding...I am now 71, but back in 2015, I was married, and then, the next week, I was diagnosed. Droopy eye, trouble...reactions2comments
Two Autoimmune Diseases...I was diagnosed with MG on June 2, 2021. The first major symptom was waking up with double vision. After seeing my...reactions1comment
