Positive MUSK antibodies, followed by 2 negative tests, then enlarged thymus....I have had strange weakness symptoms on and off for about 10 months. My doctors checked for M.S and a few other...reactions2repliesNewly DiagnosedGeneralized MGThymectomy
Obsessing About Early Christmas Decorating...My Christmas decorating obsession has kept me busy until a few days ago. Then, Christmas, birthday, and our anniversary came along. I...reactionscomments
My Journey with Diets and Learning to Enjoy Food Again...When I was first diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG), I started researching diets for autoimmune diseases. Due to my upbringing which valued...reactions2comments
Managing Light Sensitivity With MG...They say that "hindsight is 20/20." In the case of my husband's myasthenia gravis (MG), his sudden loss of 20/20 vision should...reactions6comments
Celebrating Christmas the Myasthenia and COVID Way...The biggest holidays of the year are peaking just around the corner. This will be our second Christmas dealing with COVID-19 during...reactionscomments
it started out of the blue...Has anyone else just suddenly experienced a sensation that one of their hands had been disconnected or somehow unplugged? While the other...reactions7repliesGeneralized MGMuscle WeaknessSymptoms
5 Ways to Gussy Up Mashed Potatoes (When Mashed Potatoes Are All You Can Eat)...Question: When is the worst time of year to have a myasthenia gravis (MG) flare up? Well, there isn’t really a good...reactions1comment
The Importance of Self Care...The past 2 years have been extremely challenging for me and for my family. I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) 27...reactions3comments
MG Gave Me Lemons, So I Made Lemonade...Being diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) can be a shock. Not only are you confronted by a condition you’ve never heard of...reactionscomments
UPDATE: Thymectomy surgery...I had my thymectomy surgery Dec 3rd and was released from the hospital the next day. It was a success. Oddly enough...reactions21repliesThymectomySurgeryTreatment
Newly diagnosed with MG...Hello, I’ve only just been diagnosed with MG after months of drooping eyelid and severe double vision. I’m 35 years old and...reactions2repliesOcular MG
Reinventing Myself with Myasthenia Gravis...Ah, being alive and having the energy to do the things that you want to do! Or at least that's what we...reactions3comments
Holidays After Myasthenia Gravis...The holidays are coming up and for someone with myasthenia gravis (MG), that may mean they look different than we might be...reactions5comments
3 Ways to Support a Friend With Myasthenia Gravis...Being diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) is scary. For me, suddenly facing this life-altering diagnosis was shocking. Having a strong support system...reactions2comments
Maynard Johnson...Maynard was previously an advocate on Myasthenia-Gravis.com. I'm Maynard Johnson, a self-employed manufacturer’s representative for many different companies. I am also a...
The Coping With MG Giveaway Terms and Conditions...Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Coping with MG Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT...reactions1comment
When Admitted to the Hospital for Myasthenia Gravis...In case you missed it, check out parts 1 and 2 of this series: When a myasthenia gravis exacerbation is severe, a...reactions6comments
When Roles Are Switched and You Become a Caregiver...God blessed me when I met my husband. We’ve been there for each other from the beginning. We have always shared the...reactions3comments
Understanding Myasthenia Gravis Antibodies...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disorder that affects muscles, causing weakness. This weakness often gets worse as the day goes on...reactionscomments
