MG Has Changed My Perspective on Yoga...I didn't do yoga, let alone try it, before I started having myasthenia gravis (MG) symptoms. I imagined yoga as a long...reactions8comments
Encouragement from Strangers...For the most part, writing articles about my life with myasthenia gravis (MG) is pretty easy to do. I have read once...reactions5comments
Thymectomy...Hi just to let the community know that since the thymectomy to remove a thymoma I have had three ct scans and...reactions5repliesAutoimmune Diseases
It's Been 31 Years Now...I was diagnosed with MG in 1992 after being subjected to every kind of blood work and test available at that time...reactions1comment
Out of Remission: Adding a Second Azathioprine...My MG had been in remission for ten plus years. It was under control due to Azathioprine (50 mg) yet it fell...reactions16comments
medication side effects...Hi. I recently started mestinon. I was having generalized weakness, shortness of breath, double vision/very blurry vision and ptosis. I was at...reactions2replies
Will you take our In America survey and help others understand the true impact of MG?...**SURVEY NOW CLOSED** To better understand the patient experience and realities of MG, we are fielding our 3rd Myasthenia Gravis In America...reactions3replies
The Importance of Finding a Doctor Who Specializes in MG...Throughout my years living with myasthenia gravis (MG), I’ve had my fair share of doctors. I’ve also been in between doctors when...reactions12comments
Diagnosis - New Symptoms?...Hello, I am so thankful for this forum. Your replies have been a tremendous help. I went to my neurology appointment today...reactions5repliesSymptomsDiagnosis
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...reactionscomments
Difficulty swallowing while sleeping ...I have difficulty every night swallowing phlegm approx 4 hours every night after I have fallen asleep. I wake up, drink a...reactions5repliesAutoimmune Diseases
Therapies to relieve symptoms...Hey everyone, I'm looking for some therapies that might help relieve some of my symptoms. For a bit of background... I'm 26...reactions5repliesGeneralized MGNewly DiagnosedCoping
Ocular MG...I was diagnosed by a neuro opthamologist but my blood tests were negative. Even though I have ptosis, the consulting neurologist said...reactions6replies
Muscle Weakness...My dad is in the middle of his third MG crisis in 18 months, the latest has included ventilator for 12 days...reactions1reply
The Challenges of Seronegative Myasthenia Gravis...In this guest post, Cheri Higgason writes about the challenges of obtaining a seronegative myasthenia gravis diagnosis. As someone who has experienced...reactions38comments
Good News! ...I was called by a neurology department at st. Claire hospital. They had a cancellation that needed to be filled! I was...reactions2repliesCaregiving
Weakness in my neck and back!...My neck and back muscles were allowing my head to hang forward. Spent five days in hospital. They pumped steroids into me...reactions4replies
Life Change at 73...Four months ago, in September 2022, I began this journey with shortness of breath. I was very active, swimming twice a week...reactions4comments
Problems...I am nearly eighty and have a secondary illness I have to take medication for this 2nd illness which causes constipation etc...reactions4replies
FeaturedDoes Anything Help Your Double Vision And/or Droopy Eyes?...Do you have Myasthenia gravis symptoms of diplopia (double vision) or ptosis (drooping eye)? Has anything helped you? Medication, surgery, tape, glasses...reactions125repliesOcular MGDrivingVision
