possibly diagnosed with MuSK MG and confused/scared...I am a 34 year old woman in New York and for the last 7 months, been having strange symptoms on and...reactions10repliesNewly DiagnosedMuscle Weakness
On the Road Again in the Tiny House...We sometimes reminisce about "good old days." Just a few years ago we traveled constantly both for pleasure and as part of...reactionscomments
Prednisone's Impact on My Self-Esteem...In a previous article, I talked about how prednisone caused me to have the horrible side effect of severe edema (swelling caused...reactions5comments
The Pros and Cons of Thymectomy...Thymectomy is often one of the first treatments doctors consider for many people with myasthenia gravis (MG). This surgical procedure removes the...reactions1comment
Still Improving ...I have come a long way since my MG diagnosis in July 2020. I saw my specialist today. My eyelids were even...reactions1replyNewly Diagnosed
My Horrible Side Effect with Prednisone...I was put on prednisone because the Mestinon alone didn’t help, nor did the intravenous immune globulin (IVIG). The first time I...reactions1comment
Managing Myasthenia Gravis Flares...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic (long-term) autoimmune disorder. MG is caused by antibodies attacking receptors in muscles. This destroys how nerves...reactions38comments
The Most Expensive Prescription...Myasthenia gravis (MG) often creates sudden changes in lifestyle. People who had been constantly active find themselves trapped. Projects that would have filled...reactions1comment
Cristiano Del Giacco...Cristiano was previously a pateint leader on Myasthenia-Gravis.com. Cristiano Del Giacco is a marketing professional, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, and biomedical...
My Cooking Tips for Myasthenia Gravis...I have always cooked from scratch. Growing, harvesting, and preserving my own fruits and vegetables. In years past, that also included grinding...reactions2comments
Exercising Again After My Diagnosis...Our first summer coming back to Tennessee from Colorado in 2007, we rented a house with a pool - we thoroughly enjoyed...reactions13comments
How Do I Connect with People Living with Myasthenia Gravis?...Navigating life with myasthenia gravis (MG) can be overwhelming, especially if you do not know others with the condition. It is hard...reactionscomments
How do you deal with fatigue?...Hello everyone! I am curious and would like to hear about the different ways you deal with/ handle being fatigued. As for...reactions6repliesSide EffectsTips & Advice
Coping with Prednisone...With a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis comes medication. The most common treatment is Mestinon (pyridostigmine). This drug targets the defect in communication...reactionscomments
My Strange and Uncommon Symptoms with Myasthenia Gravis...Most of us have the classic symptoms you could read in a textbook about myasthenia gravis. But, what about those strange symptoms...reactions42comments
A Glimmer of Hope...In October of 2020, I was officially diagnosed with what my neurologist said, "for now we are calling it seronegative myasthenia gravis."...reactions3comments
Mallory San Nicolas...Mallory has been living with myasthenia gravis since 2013 although it wasn’t until 2015 that she received a diagnosis. As a young...
Preparing for Surgery When You Have Myasthenia Gravis...Medical Disclaimer: This content was created for generalized informational purposes only. This is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical...reactions1comment
Myasthenia Gravis and the Impact on My Job...When I first fell ill with myasthenia gravis, as for many, it was a very difficult time. Not only was I trying...reactions6comments
Jazmin Clayton...Hello, Jazmin here. I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) when I was 17 years old. I had just graduated high school...
