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I Was Prescribed MG Cautionary Drugs...In previous articles, I've talked about having the symptoms of myasthenia gravis (MG) for 48 years before being diagnosed. At times these...reactions2comments
My Reaction to Insecticides, Pesticides, and Herbicides...The other day I was in the house when I heard a plane. It was flying low, I could tell by the...reactionscomments
Living in Remission...My myasthenia gravis came on with a vengeance in the midst of a major business-related stress situation. Double vision and alternately drooping...reactions3comments
31 Years Down...I developed double vision at 19, assumed it was too many late nights but it wouldn’t go away. Then I noticed weak...reactions2comments
In Remission Now...I was originally diagnosed in 1988 I woke up one morning unable to fully open my eyes. My eyeballs would not move...reactions8comments
The Way We Were...I'm one of the few who hates the song "Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas." For huge numbers of us, the idea that...reactionscomments
Botox® and MG...Botox® injections work by temporarily weakening muscles and are a common procedure with several uses. They are commonly used to minimize wrinkles...reactions3comments
My Muscles with Myasthenia Gravis...Our muscles are funny things. If we don't use them, we lose them. Our muscles have memory and remember how to do...reactions2comments
Evacuating and Relocating Due to Natural Disasters With MG...Hurricanes, fires, earthquakes, tsunamis, tornados, avalanches, ice storms, sinkholes, eruptions, flooding, blizzards, and landslides. Natural disasters are devastating phenomena entirely out of...reactionscomments
How To Play Doctor ... Or Not...One of the hardest things about advocating for a patient with a rare disease is the uncertainty of the information that we...reactions2comments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?...Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactionscomments
Trying to Stay Positive When Living with Myasthenia Gravis...One of the hardest things to do when living with any chronic health condition is trying to stay positive. I was diagnosed...reactionscomments
When Is It Too Much?...Some mornings I wake up and I know right from the start ... today I just need to rest. Now mind you...reactions10comments
Cristiano Del Giacco...Cristiano was previously a pateint leader on Myasthenia-Gravis.com. Cristiano Del Giacco is a marketing professional, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, and biomedical...
My Unexpected Insurance Company Ally...Myasthenia gravis (MG) can be scary when you are left by yourself to figure out what is going on. Knowing who to...reactionscomments
How to Approach Gardening When You Have Physical Limitations...I have always loved gardening. I guess you could say "it’s in my blood." I’m a farmer’s daughter originally from Kansas. I...reactionscomments
What Qualities Should I Look for in a Doctor?...The path to a myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis can be exhausting, but finding the right doctor can make a huge impact. We...reactions13comments
My Journey with Diets and Learning to Enjoy Food Again...When I was first diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG), I started researching diets for autoimmune diseases. Due to my upbringing which valued...reactions2comments
What If?...I feel anxious and fearful. What if my symptoms come back? What if the medication stops working? What if I have to...reactions1comment
