Undergoing Multiple Major Surgeries...Although I was just was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) in October of 2020, I had symptoms most of my life. At...reactions2comments
Finding a Balance with Exercise and Myasthenia Gravis...I don’t think it comes as any surprise that 1 of the top resolutions each New Year is to exercise more. We...reactions6comments
A Guide to Buying a Blood Pressure Monitor...People with myasthenia gravis (MG) may be at a higher risk of high blood pressure (BP) compared to the rest of the population. In...reactionscomments
Chronic Secretions and Mucus Can Be Challenging...Since my initial myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis, I’ve noticed an increase in secretions/mucus. I have also been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, allergies, and...reactions2comments
MG Makes Me Hesitant to Date Again...Myasthenia gravis (MG) has brought new fears of committing to a life partner. Dating is more complex than before. I have worries...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocate: Caring for a Partner with Myasthenia Gravis...Life as a caregiver or care partner to someone with myasthenia gravis (MG) can be overwhelming. Whether you are a spouse, parent...reactions5comments
My Journey with MG...On November 18th, 2021, I suffered from horrendous double vision. Weeks earlier, I started having issues with bladder control. I visited my...reactions1comment
Adjusting To A New Life...Looking back, the first thing I noticed was photographs. My smile was crooked and one side of my face seemed to droop...reactions2comments
6 Tips for Staying on Top of Treatment...Living with a long-term health condition requires us to stay on top of everything: doctor’s appointments, new symptoms, insurance, and, of course...reactionscomments
Facing Surgery with a Diagnosis of Myasthenia Gravis...I have had 3 prior surgeries, all while experiencing the same symptoms that I currently have. The difference now is that I...reactions2comments
Thriving in Marriage After MG...When I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG), my husband and I had been married for 5 years. We had 1 toddler...reactions2comments
Finding Comfort When We Redefine Family...The holiday season recently passed. If family interactions didn’t unravel as well as we had hoped, we might still focus on this...reactions7comments
My MG Story...I was 50-years-old and I started falling. My legs gave out, which went on for six months until I fell going up...reactions1comment
Strange Happenings...I was first told I had MG in 1976 back then no one really knew too much about it, I was lucky...reactions6comments
Dealing with Transportation Issues...One of the things I have found hard to deal with while living with myasthenia gravis is transportation. There are times when...reactions4comments
Very Confusing Illness...I started experiencing double vision in 2019. It could get quite severe at times. Went to the doctor and she thought it...reactions3comments
Obsessing About Early Christmas Decorating...My Christmas decorating obsession has kept me busy until a few days ago. Then, Christmas, birthday, and our anniversary came along. I...reactionscomments
A Healing Balm for Stress and Anxiety...Stress and anxiety have been a constant tension in my life. A few days ago, a mysterious itchy rash started spreading across...reactions1comment
Diagnosing Myasthenia Gravis...Myasthenia gravis (MG) can be a hard diagnosis to receive. I don’t mean hard as in emotionally challenging, although that definitely happens...reactions1comment
Living with and Managing Multiple Conditions...In other articles, I’ve talked briefly about living with 2 or more health conditions. When I was first diagnosed with myasthenia gravis...reactions5comments
