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
COVID-19 Linked To Development Of Myasthenia Gravis...COVID-19 is a disease caused by infection with a novel coronavirus, called SARS-CoV-2. The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, muscle aches, fatigue, congestion or runny nose, cough, breathing... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Thymectomy Scars...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune condition that causes muscle weakness. In MG, the immune system attacks the body’s nerves and muscles. This is often associated with abnormalities in an... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Invisibility and Stigma of Chronic Pain...Pain can be classified as an “invisible” symptom. Unlike a broken arm in a cast or a bleeding wound, pain cannot be immediately seen. Because of this, it is possible... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Speaking Up for Myasthenia Gravis: A Patient Interview with Claire...Sharing our experiences can help us all feel less alone while navigating life with a chronic condition such as myasthenia gravis. Patient Advocate Claire shares a bit of her journey... By Editorial Team 8 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Speaking Up for Myasthenia Gravis: A Patient Interview with Meridith...Sharing our experiences can help us all feel less alone while navigating life with a chronic condition such as myasthenia gravis. Patient Advocate Meridith shares a bit of her journey... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Myasthenia Gravis News...Doctors are learning more about myasthenia gravis (MG) every day. When news about new treatments and new understanding about MG appears, Myasthenia-Gravis.com will update you on this page. Health Union... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Dealing With the Uncertainty of MG...If popular medical shows are to be believed, every health problem can be solved and treated in an hour. When you live with a complicated and rare condition like myasthenia... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Living with Myasthenia Gravis...Living with a chronic condition like myasthenia gravis (MG) means living with uncertainty. Your energy levels and muscle strength may change daily, or they may not. Plus, it will take... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health...Mental health includes how you think, feel, and act. It can fall on a spectrum and vary for each person. You may have questions about mental health conditions, treatment options... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Mental Health Myths and Facts...There are many myths and misconceptions about mental health. Because of the stigma around mental health conditions, it is important to know the facts. This article aims to dispel these... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Suicide Prevention...If you or someone you know is in crisis or considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or use the... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
General Mental Health Resources...Living with a mental health condition may pose many challenges. It requires coping, finding treatment, and managing the impact of the condition on family, friendships, and work. Stigma can make... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for later
Complementary and Integrative Health...Complementary therapies and an integrative health approach are often used to treat mental health conditions. Complementary therapies include nontraditional therapies – such as acupuncture, meditation, and yoga – that are... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Coping with Mental Health: Medications...Treating mental health conditions with prescription drugs is common. About 16 percent of American adults take medicine for a mental health condition. It is not necessary to suffer in silence... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Coping with Mental Health: Psychotherapy (Talk Therapy)...Psychotherapy is also known as talk therapy, counseling, or simply therapy. Psychotherapy is used to help with a wide range of mental health conditions or challenges. Therapy sessions can be... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for later
Understanding Clinical Trials...A clinical trial is a type of research. Research is the process scientists use to explain how our bodies work or why our bodies stop working well. Clinical trials are... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Clinical Trial Glossary...Clinical trials have a language of their own. It helps to understand the common terms used when describing a clinical trial before you sign up. Here are some of the... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What to Know About Participating in a Clinical Trial...Clinical trials are medical studies that pose a question: Does a new treatment work better than older treatments? Each year, thousands of treatments are tested in controlled experiments called clinical... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
