MG Gave Me Lemons, So I Made Lemonade...Being diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) can be a shock. Not only are you confronted by a condition you’ve never heard of before, but you’re also faced with change. Change... By Cristiano Del Giacco3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
UPDATE: Thymectomy surgery...I had my thymectomy surgery Dec 3rd and was released from the hospital the next day. It was a success. Oddly enough I am a lot more mobile than I...Reactions0reactionsComments21 repliesThymectomySurgeryTreatment
Newly diagnosed with MG...Hello, I’ve only just been diagnosed with MG after months of drooping eyelid and severe double vision. I’m 35 years old and a lot of the symptoms seem to tie...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesOcular MG
Reinventing Myself with Myasthenia Gravis...Ah, being alive and having the energy to do the things that you want to do! Or at least that's what we see portrayed on TV. But then again, TV... By Sally Farrier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Holidays After Myasthenia Gravis...The holidays are coming up and for someone with myasthenia gravis (MG), that may mean they look different than we might be used to. It took me several years to... By Mallory San Nicolas2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
3 Ways to Support a Friend With Myasthenia Gravis...Being diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) is scary. For me, suddenly facing this life-altering diagnosis was shocking. Having a strong support system was and is still crucial to my healing... By Jessica Liao3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Speech...Hi, I am from Pakistan, What you all do for speech-improvement?...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesSpeech
Maynard Johnson...Maynard was previously an advocate on Myasthenia-Gravis.com. I'm Maynard Johnson, a self-employed manufacturer’s representative for many different companies. I am also a 50-plus year student of myasthenia gravis (MG). As... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
The Coping With MG Giveaway Terms and Conditions...Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Coping with MG Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED... By Editorial Team 10 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
When Admitted to the Hospital for Myasthenia Gravis...In case you missed it, check out parts 1 and 2 of this series: When a myasthenia gravis exacerbation is severe, a hospital stay may be on the agenda. Some... By Zach McCallum4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
When Roles Are Switched and You Become a Caregiver...God blessed me when I met my husband. We’ve been there for each other from the beginning. We have always shared the housekeeping, earning the money, rearing and disciplining our... By Janice Koehn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Understanding Myasthenia Gravis Antibodies...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disorder that affects muscles, causing weakness. This weakness often gets worse as the day goes on. Many people first experience these symptoms in their... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Home and Healthy for the Holidays...There’s an old joke going around: "If you discuss politics at the Thanksgiving table, you will have fewer Christmas gifts to buy." It certainly doesn’t reflect family values! But sometimes... By Juliana Texley3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Myasthenia Gravis in the Emergency Room...If your myasthenia gravis (MG) exacerbation is getting serious and you’ve decided to go to the emergency room, (See Part 1: "When to Go to the Emergency Room for Myasthenia... By Zach McCallum3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Jodi Enders...Jodi Enders is an artist, advocate, and anthropologist diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG). She was misdiagnosed and incorrectly treated for Lyme disease and then Lupus throughout college before her Lupus... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Thymectomy recovery advice...Hello everyone, I'll be getting a Thymectomy in 2 weeks and I'm in need of some recovery advice or experiences. My kids will be spending 2 weeks with family because...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesThymectomyTips & Advice
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 experienced any major illnesses or even broken any... By Jessica Liao3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Life Changing MG...I was 21 years old when I experience some symptoms in late 2018. Symptoms started with chewing and swallowing difficulty that was gradual. Then muscle weakness of my arms but... By Payal1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
MG testing complicated by pre-existing conditions...Hello everybody I just registered here today to ask for advice on testing for MG when there are pre-existing genetic conditions and autoimmune conditions with overlapping symptoms. I will try...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
When to Go to the Emergency Room for Myasthenia Gravis...Picture this: you’ve got a run-of-the-mill cold, or maybe the weather has been hot, you had a busy weekend, work is stressful ... Whatever the reason, your myasthenia gravis (MG)... By Zach McCallum3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
