The Outlook for Someone With Myasthenia Gravis...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a disease that causes certain muscles to become weak. The muscles involved are called voluntary muscles, or the ones a person can control. Normally, when you... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Myasthenia Gravis and Sexual Health...Myasthenia gravis (MG) can affect every part of your life in very personal ways. One of the ways includes sexual dysfunction. Sexual dysfunction impacts both men and women with MG... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Myasthenia Gravis Research...Research is the process scientists use to explain how our bodies work and why our bodies sometimes stop working well. Research eventually helps scientists understand enough about our bodies to... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for later
Finding Support for Your MG Journey...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a challenging condition, both physically and emotionally. Any chronic autoimmune condition, like MG, presents ongoing challenges. As the disease progresses, it also creates more stress as... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Vaccines and Myasthenia Gravis...Vaccines (also called immunizations) expose the immune system to a potential future threat to “train” it to respond strongly later on. By training the immune system this way, getting many... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
What to Know About MG and Social Security Disability...There is no question that myasthenia gravis (MG) can be debilitating. The muscle weakness, vision problems, and fatigue common to MG can cause both physical and emotional issues. Plus, a... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Risk Factors for Myasthenia Gravis...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease that causes certain muscles to become weak. Autoimmune means the body attacks healthy cells instead of invaders like germs. Antibodies are chemicals the... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Heart Disease and Myasthenia Gravis...In rare cases, the heart muscle may be targeted by myasthenia gravis (MG). Heart failure, arrhythmia, myocarditis (inflammation of the heart), and death may occur when myasthenia gravis affects the... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Thymoma and Myasthenia Gravis...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic autoimmune disease. Autoimmune means that the body’s immune system cannot tell the difference between healthy cells and invaders like viruses, fungi, or bacteria. With... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Depression, Anxiety and Myasthenia Gravis...Depression and anxiety are common in people living with myasthenia gravis (MG). MG is an autoimmune condition that causes certain muscles to become weak. The muscles are weak because the... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Pregnancy and Myasthenia Gravis...Women who develop myasthenia gravis (MG) often do so during their 20s and 30s. This also happens to overlap when many women plan to start having babies. Myasthenia gravis is... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Maintaining Eye Health With Myasthenia Gravis...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic condition that often causes muscle weakness. It happens when there is an interruption in the communication between nerves and muscles. Symptoms tend to worsen... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Community Views: Advice For the Newly Diagnosed...Receiving a myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis can be a turning point. While you are no longer searching for answers when it comes to your symptoms, you now find yourself on... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
We're in Charge of Celebrations!...There’s a classic children’s book with the name I’m In Charge of Celebrations. It’s been 25 years since I read it. I can’t say I remember the details, but the spirit... By Juliana Texley2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Navigate a Mental Health Emergency...Editor’s Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, ParkinsonsDisease.net, and was written by Brooke Huminski. Living with a chronic condition can sometimes include the experience of co-occurring... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
EMG Testing for Myasthenia Gravis: What to Expect...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a condition that affects the way nerves communicate with muscles. Diagnosing myasthenia gravis can take a while – many people end up waiting years for their... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Tips for Those Newly Diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis...It can require a long journey before you finally arrive at a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (MG). Having a rare disease can feel overwhelming and scary. You may have never... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
In America: What's That?...The In America survey is now closed. It can take years to receive a myasthenia gravis diagnosis, often while experiencing frequent and debilitating symptoms. To learn more about the challenges... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
MG Diagnosis Journey...While each person with myasthenia gravis has a different diagnosis story, there are many similarities that connect our community. Find out how your experiences compare to others, and where your... By Pam Jajko1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Advocating For Yourself At The Doctor’s Office...The process of being diagnosed with a chronic health condition can often be lengthy and difficult. People with myasthenia gravis frequently have a long journey between the time they first... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
