Blood tests are negative but have symptoms...I have many of the symptoms of MG- loss of muscle strength around my mouth, sometimes trouble chewing/swallowing /drinking water some slurring...reactions7replies
Mestinon Reverse Effect ...Hello all, I have been taking mestinon for 8 years and was very dependent on it. Just recently I have been having...reactions6repliesAutoimmune Diseases
Helen's Story...I am writing in sadness but with the intent of expressing hope for all those who have been diagnosed with MG. I...reactions8comments
Did COVID Make You a Germophobe?...I was diagnosed with MG right at the start of covid. I was never one to focus on germs before then. I...reactions3repliesTreatmentMental HealthDepression
What Year Were You Diagnosed With Myasthenia Gravis?...What year were you diagnosed with Myasthenia gravis? How long did it take to receive a diagnosis? What treatments were available to...reactions68repliesAwarenessDiagnosisTreatment
Refractory Mg-Does Your MG Not Cooperate With Treatment?...Do you have refractory MG? If you are unsure of this term, refractory MG refers to anyone with MG in which: "MG...reactionsrepliesRefractory MG
How Do I Get the Latest Updates on Myasthenia-Gravis.com?...The internet is rife with information on myasthenia gravis (MG). Unfortunately, sometimes it can get to be a little too much. Perhaps...reactionscomments
How Gardening with MG Is Beneficial to Me...In some of my other articles, I’ve mentioned that my husband and I love to garden. We love growing and preserving our...reactions2comments
Do You Suffer From Dysphoria? Feeling Dissatisfied With Life...Do you suffer from dysphoria, meaning feeling depressed, troubled, and unsatisfied with how life is going for you? How much does MG...reactionsrepliesCopingDepressionMental Health
What Main Quality Do You Look For in a Doctor...When aiming to find a doctor that feels like a good fit, we must remember that health professionals are human and not...reactionsrepliesNewly DiagnosedHealthcare TeamTreatment
Acetylcholine Receptor Binding Antibodies...My husband was tested for Acetylcholine Receptor Binding Antibodies 14 yrs ago and was told he was NEGATIVE! Recently watched a youtube...reactions1replySeronegative
Side effects vs. Symptoms...I'm 74, diagnosed in 2019 did steroids, MESTINON, and CELLCEPT and I find that the side effects of the medications are as...reactions1reply
Ocular to Generalized Myasthenia Gravis...Commonly, the first symptoms of Myasthenia gravis experienced, and possibly the only MG symptoms for years, are double vision or drooping of...reactions18repliesOcular MGGeneralized MGNewly Diagnosed
My Experience with Myasthenia Gravis and Cholesterol Medication...In September 2019, I was in the emergency room with extremely high blood pressure. I was started on atorvastatin because of my...reactions18comments
National Awareness Month...Being new to M-G.com (and the Health Union Community) does Myasthenia-Gravis.com do anything each year to give light to one, or more...reactions14replies
How does the heat affect you?...Yesterday I took a walk, the distance I've been able to work up to since starting Mestinon a few weeks ago. Nowhere...reactions4repliesExerciseNewly DiagnosedWeather
Myasthenia Gravis Has Changed How I Approach My Art...I have been a painter since I was young and I have consistently been painting landscapes "en plein air," which is the...reactions12comments
Here We Go Again...I was diagnosed with MG in March of 2021 but knowing what I know now, I probably had this disease years before...reactions11comments
Do You Have a Caregiver?...Do you have a caregiver? Is your caregiver someone you hired or a loved one? What has been your experience? Any advice...reactions35repliesCaregivingNewly DiagnosedHealthcare Team
FeaturedHow do you balance exercise and MG?...We all know exercise is a key part of being/getting healthy, but overexertion is also a key part to triggering MG symptoms...reactions69repliesExerciseTriggersTips & Advice