Overcoming a Fear of Needles...Having a fear of needles, also known as trypanophobia, is very common. The number of needles you are exposed while trying to...reactions1comment
What were your immediate changes after your MG diagnosis?...As we begin our MG journey, there is the initial shock. After that, we realize that we need to make adjustments in...reactions9repliesNewly DiagnosedSymptomsCoping
Hypertension Medication ...If any take medication for hypertension what is the most effective with less severe side effects with Myasthenia Gravis....reactionsreplies
Hypertension Medication ...Has anyone been diagnosed with hypertension. If so, what medication do you take, due to having Generalized Myasthenia Gravis. How is the...reactions6replies
Living With Multiple Diagnoses...You would think that having a rare, chronic illness would be enough, but most of us have found that when there is...reactions20comments
Ocular MG...Hello everyone! I was diagnosed with Ocular MG about two years ago and I hadn't had an episode until a month ago...reactions4repliesSleepSide EffectsOcular MG
What to Eat and Avoid With MG Dysphagia...While I was in the hospital being tested for myasthenia gravis (MG), I developed a symptom no one wants - the inability...reactions7comments
The Fun Thing About Life: How I Find Humor in MG...There is nothing fun about having myasthenia gravis (MG). It has a lot of ups and downs and twists and turns. You never...reactions12comments
What is the “I choke on everything diet?”...I read about a member being on this diet. My jaw gets tired easily when eating and it isn’t just when I...reactions5repliesCoping
Is It the Heat or the Humidity?...Don't get me wrong, I know the heat bothers me with myasthenia gravis (MG). But my husband and I have been paying...reactionscomments
What painkillers can I take...I suffer with two bad knees. One I had replaced quite some years ago and the other needs replacing but I am...reactions2repliesCoping
Preparing for and Managing MG Muscle Weakness...A myasthenia gravis (MG) trigger is anything that makes MG symptoms worse. Everyone's triggers can be different, but understanding what worsens your...reactions12comments
A Trip to the Emergency Room with Breathing Difficulty...Several months ago I called my dedicated nurse, Diane, who was assigned to me by my insurance company to help with my...reactions1comment
How long does nerve pain last on chest after thymectomy?...I just want to know how long will I have the nerve/muscle pain since surgery? I can’t stand anything touching the incision...reactions3repliesHealthcare TeamThymectomy
MG and anger ...i do not have MG but my mother was diagnosed with general myasthenia 22 years ago when i was 13. i have...reactions5repliesFriends & FamilyIntimacy & RelationshipsMental Health
Feeling Left in the Dust When MG Prevents Us from Joining Our Partner...Myasthenia gravis (MG), the ultimate buzzkill, may have you feeling left in the dust when symptoms leave you unable to tag along...reactionscomments
Compromised Mobility and Hotel Emergency Evacuation...When we’re traveling, we often stay in a hotel. Since I have myasthenia gravis (MG) with limited mobility, I research everything I...reactionscomments
Obesity Drugs...Hi to all! I’m 5’0” and weigh 185 pounds. A bit rotund here! My weight in impacting my breathing(COPD, sleep apnea), my...reactions2repliesDiet & NutritionTriggers
Right sixth nerve palsy...Hello. I had a right sixth nerve palsy that resolved spontaneously within 2-3 weeks. Modulating ab showed increased activity. Other 2 abs...reactions4replies
Keeping Your Medical Records Organized...Keeping track of your medical records is essential for your health, especially when you, your child, or your loved one has myasthenia...reactionscomments
