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...
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...
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...Reactions0reactionsComments16 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Rare In America: What's That?...The Rare 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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...
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...
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...
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...