When to Use Mobility Devices...When myasthenia gravis (MG) hit me, it smoldered along for the first year or so. I had some episodes of blurry vision...reactions15comments
The Process of Getting a Handicap Placard...If you have trouble walking due to myasthenia gravis and haven’t gotten a handicap placard or license plate, you may want to...reactions11comments
Navigating a Complex Surgical Journey With Myasthenia Gravis...Navigating the world of complex medical decisions is never easy, and when living with a chronic illness like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), the...reactions4comments
Preparing for Winter With a Power Chair...As we prepare for colder weather, it’s time to think about winterizing our outdoor living spaces. It’s bad enough to manage walking...reactions1comment
Preparing for Winter Travel With MG...Traveling anytime is trying at best, but winter travel can be quite challenging. I have done a lot of travel before and...reactions2comments
After a Long Wait ... Finally A Diagnosis...In case you missed it, you can read about the days leading up to Janice's diagnosis in the article, A Major Step...reactionscomments
Helping Others Understand Myasthenia Gravis...Being a member of a small minority might seem special. But when that minority represents individuals with a rare disease, the challenges are...reactions4comments
Social Media and Myasthenia Gravis Support...With a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (MG) often comes a sense of intense loneliness. The disease is rare. The symptoms are mostly...reactions5comments
Let Me Explain...One of the hardest parts of living with a rare disease are those awkward explanations. Myasthenia gravis (MG) doesn’t always come with...reactions4comments
The Most Expensive Prescription: A Therapy Dog for MG...Myasthenia gravis (MG) often creates sudden changes in lifestyle. People who had been constantly active find themselves trapped. Projects that would have filled...reactions1comment
Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Starts With Me..."Myasthenia what?" Upon telling anyone I knew about myasthenia gravis (MG), I would often have to repeat the name multiple times, explaining...reactionscomments
My Diagnosis With Myasthenia Gravis During Pregnancy...It was December of 2018 and I remember my vision feeling off. My eyes were becoming more and more unfocused. I blamed...reactions2comments
Finding Hope in The Midst of a Pandemic...I remember when the news started pouring in. Each day I fearfully anticipated the next update on a new virus taking over...reactions2comments
Rediscovering a New "Normal"...When I received my diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (MG) in February of 2019, everything changed. My full and busy life came to...reactionscomments
My Experience With Acupuncture and MG...I had a relatively healthy life before my diagnosis. Other than a few bouts of pneumonia when I was young, I never...reactions6comments
How to Make the Most of Online Healthcare Patient Portals...Patient portals are websites offered by healthcare providers to help you manage your health. I have been familiar patient portals since high...reactionscomments
Yoga Doesn’t Cure My Autoimmune Diseases...Editor's Note: This article was written by Jessica Hanson and originally appeared on our partner site RareDisease.net. "Oh, you have XYZ disease?...reactions1comment
Help! Ptosis & Vision Problems With MG...I was diagnosed with MG in 2024. At first, I was losing muscle and dexterity mostly in my left arm and hand...reactions3comments
Viral Illnesses Like RSV and MG...Had a 10-day hospitalization due to RSV and MG combo. Very sick with concern for MG crisis. Closely monitored by my pulmonologist...reactions5comments
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
