Causes of Minor MG Flares and How to Deal with Them...Ever since my medication change to mycophenolate (CellCept), I’ve done quite well! I’ve had very minor issues since then and I’ve lost about half of my prednisone weight. I’m glad...reactions5comments
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Having Myasthenia Gravis, COVID, and Pneumonia...While I realize that everyone's experience can be different, this is a personal account of my experience with COVID-19 and myasthenia gravis (MG). In January 2021, I was in a...reactions5comments
My MG...After reading all of your stories about MG, I am glad not to be the only one with this. I was diagnosed in April 2019 with a pretty bad case...reactions8comments
Tremors, muscle twitches...Hello dear forum friends. I’m a newbie here and learning a lot from you all. I am AChR positive, bulbar presentation with lost voice and swallowing issues. Did 5 plasmapheresis...reactions38repliesSymptomsMuscle Weakness
Dealing with MG Weakness and Misconceptions...There is a misconception that if our legs are weak from myasthenia gravis (MG), all we have to do is quit being lazy and exercise! People wonder, "Why do you...reactionscomments
Ask the Advocate: Diagnosis and Grief...Life looks different after a myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis. It may take some time to process these changes. While everyone responds differently, grief is a natural reaction and can even...reactionscomments
The High Cost of MG Medication and Care...The medical bills that accumulated during my initial diagnosis and treatment of myasthenia gravis (MG) came to thousands of dollars. Fortunately, I had good insurance, so most of those expenses...reactions2comments
The Impact of Ethnicity in Myasthenia Gravis...Health disparities are prevalent across all diseases. They encompass factors not just related to ethnicity. Health disparities are based on other factors such as sex, sexual orientation, immigration status, age...reactionscomments
Healthcare team...…Looking for MD whose primary specialization is MG..seen too many who were useless. I live on Long Island, NY. Anyone out there who can help me? Thank you!...reactions4repliesHealthcare Team
3 Things That Help Our Relationships While Living with MG...Relationships are beautiful, but they can also be complicated. They take work and they take effort. Throwing a chronic illness into the mix just complicates them further. Sometimes we don’t...reactionscomments
Gardening and Harvesting Adjustments for MG...In case you missed it, check out part 1 of this article, "Gardening Safely When You Have MG." In the days since COVID began, gardening has been on the rise...reactionscomments
breathing problems with mg...Hi I was diagnosed with generalized mg nine months ago .I am currently taking a range of medication . pyridostigmine and immunosuppressants plus I also recieve immunoglobulin treatment every month...reactions7repliesGeneralized MG
Pyridostigmine...I was just diagnosed about a 5 weeks ago, doc put me on 60mm of Pyridostigmine 3x a day. I feel no change, Doc said first, it could take up...reactions7repliesGeneralized MGDiagnosis
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My Life with Myasthenia Gravis...As best as I remember, my symptoms started around age 10. My first symptom was difficulty using my hands and fingers along with extreme constipation. It was to the point...reactions4comments
What If?...I feel anxious and fearful. What if my symptoms come back? What if the medication stops working? What if I have to go back to surviving; hungry, tired, and unable...reactions1comment
New Drug...I just started the new drug Vyvgart, I am on the fourth dose given over 4 weeks with a break in between I am feeling a lot better. I was...reactions2comments
Two Autoimmune Diseases...I was diagnosed with MG on June 2, 2021. The first major symptom was waking up with double vision. After seeing my PCP, he sent me to an ophthalmologist the...reactions1comment
Gardening Safely When You Have MG...When you're finished reading this article, check out part 2, "Gardening and Harvesting Adjustments for MG." Spring is just around the corner, so it won’t be long until it’s warm...reactions1comment
