Mallory San Nicolas...Mallory has been living with myasthenia gravis since 2013 although it wasn’t until 2015 that she received a diagnosis. As a young mom of 2 boys, it was very challenging... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Preparing for Surgery When You Have Myasthenia Gravis...Medical Disclaimer: This content was created for generalized informational purposes only. This is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. People with myasthenia gravis... By Valerie Sidhoum1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Myasthenia Gravis and the Impact on My Job...When I first fell ill with myasthenia gravis, as for many, it was a very difficult time. Not only was I trying to adjust to all the changes this ugly... By Janice Koehn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Jazmin Clayton...Hello, Jazmin here. I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) when I was 17 years old. I had just graduated high school and was starting my freshman year of college... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
My Journey to Buy a Mobility Device...My journey to use mobility devices began when I could not get out and enjoy things like shopping, going to a park, or hiking. Although sometimes it is an issue... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Ashley Lujan...Ashley was previously an advocate on Myasthenia-Gravis.com. Hello! My name is Ashley, which is often just shortened to Ash. I'm a 31-year-old mom of 2 children aged 12 and 9... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Living with the Depressing Symptoms of Myasthenia Gravis...Learning to live with myasthenia gravis after my diagnosis was depressing. No one bothered to tell me, but I knew I couldn’t drive safely, so I didn’t. My vision was... By Janice Koehn3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Myasthenia Gravis Can Be Hard to Swallow...The first symptoms of myasthenia gravis often involve vision, but problems with swallowing can soon follow. Swallowing is a complex process that involves over 30 nerves and muscles. So it’s... By Juliana Texley2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Newly diagnosed....One day in mid August my daughter stopped by where I was working and noticed my eye was drooping. I made an appointment with my eye doctor for the following...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesNewly DiagnosedSymptoms
Myasthenic and Cholinergic Crises: What You Need to Know...If you or a loved one is living with myasthenia gravis (MG), you may worry about complications. One serious complication that can develop is called a myasthenic crisis. Another less... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Driving? ...Driving is safe after thymectomy surgery or how it feels when drive ? Anyone experienced of this ?? Need to know ? Thanks 😊...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesThymectomyOcular MG
Unending Fatigue with Myasthenia Gravis...I just recently had a few days with no fatigue. They were wonderful! Those days keep me going no matter how few and far between they happen to be. Sometimes... By Sally Farrier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
IVIG: Success or Failure?...I’d been living with myasthenia gravis (MG) for about 3 months. The speech problem was now intermittent, but I still had minor issues with swallowing. My breathing problem had improved... By Janice Koehn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Saying Goodbye to Prednisone...I'm eating breakfast on a Saturday morning and all seems normal. However, this morning is different. For the first time in 2 years, a little white pill isn't in front... By Jessica Liao2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Feeling Defeated by Myasthenia Gravis...This week we've had high heat along with high humidity. I don't know about you, but for me, it's been a real struggle. You might have other triggers for your... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Motherhood and Myasthenia Gravis...When I feel better, I want to: This was the wish list I made as I lay bedridden with myasthenia gravis. These simple activities that were normal routines for most... By Jessica Liao2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is the Difference Between Myasthenia Gravis and Bell’s Palsy?...Myasthenia gravis (MG) and Bell’s palsy share a few common symptoms. However, they are different conditions with distinct underlying causes. MG is an autoimmune disease that results in weakness in... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Experience with Urinary Incontinence...I don’t know about you, but I get so tired of needing to pee, along with not being able to hold it. Sometimes it just runs out ... I feel... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments18 comments
Challenges I Faced to Get the Final Diagnosis...I am a 22-year-old female from Uganda and a midwife by profession. I started experiencing symptoms around late 2019, mainly difficulty in speech and swallowing. At that time, I was... By Nasasira carol1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Why Can’t We Find the Correct Treatment for Me?...Back in December 2008, I’d been living with a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (MG), asthma, allergies, and hypertension for a couple of weeks. Still, my right eye was closed! I... By Janice Koehn2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
