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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...Reactions0reactionsComments21 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?...It can take years to receive a myasthenia gravis diagnosis, often while experiencing frequent and debilitating symptoms. To learn more about the challenges of living with myasthenia gravis, we are...Reactions0reactionsComments1 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
