The Gravis Gourmet...Myasthenia gravis (MG) brings challenges on many levels. Fatigue and weakness are only the beginning. Chewing and swallowing can become more difficult. Reflux is often common. Worst case, food can...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Finding Hope in The Midst of a Pandemic...I remember when the news started pouring in. Each day I fearfully anticipated the next update on a new virus taking over the world. It felt like a dark cloud...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Communicating about your myasthenia gravis...When you encounter a friend or associate who is not familiar with myasthenia gravis, how do you (simply but accurately) explain the condition?...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAwareness
A Long and Frightening Road To a Myasthenia Diagnosis...I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis in December 2008. The long road to discovering the diagnosis wasn’t just frustrating, it was a nightmare! My symptoms began on Thanksgiving Day. The...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
FeaturedDid you test positive for any MG antibodies?...AChR, MuSk, LRP4? Are you seronegative? Don't know or not sure? Share your experiences here....Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesDiagnosisSeronegativeTypes
How old were you when you were diagnosed with MG?...Add any other details you'd like to share!...Reactions0reactionsComments120 repliesDiagnosis
FeaturedWhich doctor is your primary doctor for your MG?...Who do you see for your care around your myasthenia gravis diagnosis?...Reactions0reactionsComments32 repliesHealthcare TeamDiagnosis
Welcome to Myasthenia-Gravis.com Stories!...At Myasthenia-Gravis.com, we believe that we are stronger together than we are alone. Living with or caring for someone with myasthenia gravis (MG) can be a challenge, but the more...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Juliana Texley...Juliana was previously a health leader on Myasthenia-Gravis.com. Juliana Texley has a PhD in science education with an emphasis on genetics. She has taught science at all levels for more...
Jessica Liao...Jessica was previously a health leader on Myasthenia-Gravis.com. Jessica Liao was diagnosed with a rare form of Myasthenia Gravis, anti-MuSK+ MG, in February 2019 at age 27. She had just...
Meridith O'Connor...Meridith was previously a health leader on Myasthenia-Gravis.com. Meridith O’Connor is a patient advocacy specialist dedicated to unveiling the value of the patient experience. Meridith founded the Merit Option, a...
Joan Glenney...Joan Glenney was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis over 50 years ago at the age of 15. She was blessed to have been referred to a wise and trustworthy neurologist who...
Janice Koehn...I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis in December 2008. My symptoms began Thanksgiving Day. My first noticeable symptoms were difficulty breathing, blurred vision, and droopy eyelid. I had been to...
Canadian Pharmacist...The Canadian Pharmacist was previously a health leader on Myasthenia-Gravis.com. Canadian Pharmacist is a pharmacist working in the field of specialty medicines and community pharmacy. She received her Bachelor of...
Community Health Leaders...In order to stay up to date on latest treatments, drug discovery, clinical studies and how to cope with myasthenia gravis every day, Myasthenia-Gravis.com brings you frequent articles, points of view...
Community...Have a question? Ask the community! Share your story or read about others living with myasthenia gravis. Post in our forum boards and join the conversation! You can also participate...
Rare Myasthenic Syndromes...Myasthenic syndromes are conditions that cause problems with the communication between nerves and muscles. These are rare diseases of the neuromuscular junction, similar to myasthenia gravis (MG), but are actually...
Glossary of Myasthenia Gravis Terms...Like many health conditions, myasthenia gravis (MG) has a language of its own that you will need to learn. Here are some of the most common words you may see...
Who Treats Myasthenia Gravis?...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic, autoimmune disease in which the body attacks healthy cells. With MG, the body attacks areas where nerves communicate with muscles. This communication is what...
Imaging Tests For Myasthenia Gravis...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes weakness in specific muscles. Because MG symptoms often come and go, and have changing levels of severity, imaging tests may...
