General questions ...I was diagnosed years ago, as the years have past I could do less & less without losing my breathe. I'm on...reactions1replyDiagnosisHealthcare Team
Myasthenia gravis while in a relationship vs. single...Have you had Myasthenia gravis while in a relationship and single? What are the most significant regular daily changes you noticed? Are...reactionsrepliesIntimacy & RelationshipsCaregivingFriends & Family
Using foods that contain magnesium (e.g. basil)...Many myasthenia gravis websites tell us to avoid consuming magnesium because it can weaken muscles and potentially lead to a myasthenic crisis...reactions5repliesDiet & NutritionGeneralized MGTips & Advice
How to Handle Insurance Denials and Limits...Finding out that your health insurance company has denied a claim can be frustrating and complicated. Understanding what an insurance denial is...reactionscomments
Life With MG After a Pacemaker and Cardioversion...To say my life is different after having a pacemaker is an understatement! Many symptoms of heart failure can mimic myasthenia gravis...reactions8comments
Wasn’t in Remission...I’m submitting this for my spouse, Karen, who was diagnosed with MG three years ago. She had a thymectomy and was later...reactions2replies
Sleep or the lack of sleep...I’d been having a serious problem sleeping. The Dr’s wouldn’t give me anything for it because I’m over the age of 65...reactions2replies
Is There Hope with Myasthenia Gravis?...For the years leading up to this myasthenia gravis (MG) flare, I worked 40 to 60 hours or more a week. I...reactions1comment
The Anxiety That Comes with an MG Diagnosis...Anxiety on its own can be debilitating. It’s a completely separate and individual diagnosis that many people struggle with. What I didn’t...reactions4comments
What Activities Increase Your MG Muscle Weakness?...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is often referred to as the "snowflake disease" because symptoms and severity can vary from person to person. With...reactionscomments
Birth victim of M.G....Dr. Melvin Greer Shands teaching hospital told parents at age 2 that I like mhave MG first and time Mom saw me...reactions1replyTypes
Help! I have seronegative Myasthenia Gravis and Rheumatoid Arthritis! I am getting worse! My Neurologist doesn't listen to me!...I am desperate to find a doctor who cares.. Getting weaker and very dizzy and fall a lot and am in pain...reactions6repliesAutoimmune DiseasesDepressionSeronegative
Has anyone here had a dual diagnosis of Myasthenia Gravis and Arnold Chiari?...I know this kind of diagnosis is quite rare, or it was when I was diagnosed in 1988. The symptoms are similar...reactions1reply
Excess Mucus...Does anyone have any suggestions for removing excess secretions/mucus from your throat? My Father has MG and struggles with this daily. Some...reactions3repliesDiet & Nutrition
When Another Health Crisis Hits with MG...A few months ago, I had a medical emergency. My heart was failing and I was unable to function. Looking back at...reactionscomments
Transsternal Thymectomy Recovery: Tips, Advice, and What to Expect...A little over a year ago, I had a transsternal thymectomy. In this article I will share tips and advice I learned...reactions19comments
Is anyone else on azathioprine?...I have been taking azathioprine now for several months, but it does not seem to be helping much for muscle weakness and...reactions4repliesMuscle WeaknessSymptomsTreatment
COVID and gMG...I started getting double vision about one month after I took my fifth COVID vaccination, has anyone else tied their initial symptoms...reactions1replyTriggers
My MG Wishlist...If you have myasthenia gravis (MG), you know how much stuff you miss out on in life. Although I have heard of...reactions1comment
Has anyone had a transternal thymectomy? ...I had a transternal thymectomy about 14 weeks ago. Whenever I lay down then get up, seems like my chest sticks to...reactions4repliesThymectomy
