Living With Two Rare Diseases...12 years ago I was diagnosed with MG. I couldn't swallow, had a very hard time talking, was fatigued, weak, and had...reactions2comments
Tips for the Summer Heat...The heat is not our friend. Not with myasthenia gravis at least. It may send us spiraling downhill fast, and it does...reactions15comments
An Interview With Chef Sean Brock: Pursuing Your Passion With MG...Chef Sean Brock is an award-winning chef and restaurateur who is focused on Southern cuisine. Sean is the winner of the 2010...reactionscomments
A Break in the Chaos...This whole week so far has been wonderful! The temperature outside is 90 degrees but it feels like it's 100 degrees. Tomorrow...reactionscomments
My Vyvgart Experience...I am AChR-positive, and allergic to Prednisone, so my treatment is Pyridostigmine only. I was at 60 MG 5 times a day...reactions13comments
A New Life with Myasthenia Gravis...My journey with myasthenia gravis started officially in 2018, but the symptoms started as early as 2017, by the time I started...reactions3comments
Massage Therapy School and Myasthenia Gravis...It took doctors 48 years to diagnose me with myasthenia gravis (MG). During this time, I had a lot of flares. They...reactionscomments
Stressful Times Call for Relaxing Times with MG...When you have a disease such as myasthenia gravis (MG), learning how and when to rest and relax is key to a...reactions1comment
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4 Ways to Prepare for Traveling with MG...I remember one of the first things I thought I’d have to give up shortly after being diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG)...reactions16comments
Shelbie Brown...Shelbie Brown currently resides in New Jersey. She began having symptoms right as the pandemic hit in March 2020. Not being able...
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!...We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with myasthenia...reactions1comment
Having Surgery Without a Neurologist Consult...We all know there’s a certain amount of risk with surgery and anesthesia under the best of circumstances. Surgeons and anesthesiologists talk...reactionscomments
Excited for Spring...It's spring here and I'm rather excited! Now, that might seem strange to say being that I have myasthenia gravis (MG) and...reactions2comments
Rebekah Dorr...I have been living with MG for nearly 11 years and I have worked as a patient educator, clinical advocate and online...
The Adverse Effects of Heat and Cold When You Have MG...I live in the mid-south where extreme hot weather is the norm late spring through early fall. The heat is accompanied with...reactions6comments
Dealing with MG Weakness and Misconceptions...There is a misconception that if our legs are weak from myasthenia gravis (MG), all we have to do is quit being...reactionscomments
Living with Myasthenia Gravis and My Mood Swings...I grew up a rather passive person. Though things would bother me, I rarely allowed people to see me upset. I considered...reactionscomments
Pillow Packin'...Years ago while undiagnosed, I was desperately looking for ways to help me cope. My muscles were so tired, weak, and hurt...reactions7comments
Myasthenia Gravis Diagnosis After the Age of 55: The Risks...In case you missed it, check out part 1 of this article, "A Myasthenia Gravis Diagnosis After the Age of 55." The...reactions1comment