Rare Disease Day® and Myasthenia Gravis...The last day of February is Rare Disease Day® all around the world. It is a day to recognize and raise awareness...reactionscomments
How do you get diagnosis when you keep getting turned down from doctors?...So I'm new to this whole thing. And this site, to which im entirely grateful for. I am extremely frustrated, and I...reactions11repliesSeronegative
Prisoner...I am a prisoner! In prison for life... no crime committed. I am not in an actual prison. But a prisoner of...reactionscomments
Dry Eye Therapies for MG...Most people have experienced the unpleasant feeling of dry eyes. It is a common complaint I hear from patients at the pharmacy...reactions4comments
19-Years-Old, With a Body I Couldn't Control....I was weak everywhere from the get-go. In March of 2005, I noticed I couldn't button my jeans or raise my arms...reactions1comment
The Struggle to Find Knowledgeable Physicians...As I read comments from others on the Myasthenia-Gravis.com Facebook page, I see many about physicians that seem to be unfamiliar with...reactionscomments
what is meant by weak legs...lately after exercise my legs are sore. My knee’s feel jammed. I have only been swimming and using an elliptical machine. i...reactions1replyExerciseMuscle Weakness
Undergoing Multiple Major Surgeries...Although I was just was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) in October of 2020, I had symptoms most of my life. At...reactions2comments
Finding a Balance with Exercise and Myasthenia Gravis...I don’t think it comes as any surprise that 1 of the top resolutions each New Year is to exercise more. We...reactions6comments
In remission from GMG by fixing diet...Developed GMG symptoms - double vision, drooping eyelid, loss of strength / endurance, etc. - in late 2003 when I was in...reactions2repliesRemissionDiet & NutritionGeneralized MG
Vitamin D...I have read that a high dose of Vitamin D has a good effect on persons suffering with MG although not proven?...reactions6repliesTips & AdviceTreatment
A Guide to Buying a Blood Pressure Monitor...People with myasthenia gravis (MG) may be at a higher risk of high blood pressure (BP) compared to the rest of the population. In...reactionscomments
MG Makes Me Hesitant to Date Again...Myasthenia gravis (MG) has brought new fears of committing to a life partner. Dating is more complex than before. I have worries...reactionscomments
mg diagnosis or misdiagnosis?...after trouble swallowing then muscle fatigue in the legs and neck and shoulders it took 2 years for some kind of diagnosis...reactions4repliesDiagnosisTreatment
Diet...Is there one basic recommended diet for patients with gMG? Especially for fatigue and brain fog? Thank you...reactions1replyDiet & NutritionGeneralized MG
Ask the Advocate: Caring for a Partner with Myasthenia Gravis...Life as a caregiver or care partner to someone with myasthenia gravis (MG) can be overwhelming. Whether you are a spouse, parent...reactions5comments
The Adverse Effects of Heat and Cold When You Have MG...I live in the mid-south where extreme hot weather is the norm late spring through early fall. The heat is accompanied with...reactions6comments
Chronic Secretions and Mucus Can Be Challenging...Since my initial myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis, I’ve noticed an increase in secretions/mucus. I have also been diagnosed with hypothyroidism, allergies, and...reactions2comments
Diagnosed at 13 in 1957...During a family Christmas party, my uncle, an optometrist, noticed something different with my eyes. "Come here Kathryn, let me get a...reactions1comment
