June is MG Awareness Month! Let’s Be Proactive!...We’ve got to bring MG awareness to the forefront so we receive a prompt diagnosis and treatment.... By Janice Koehn4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Impact of Myasthenia Gravis on Friendships...Before my diagnosis, I took pride in being a helper - someone people could count on. I would drop anything for a friend in need.... By Jessica Liao3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Exotropia with ocular MG...was previously scheduled to have eye muscle surgery but my neurologist said corrective eye muscle surgery is definitely contraindicated due to my MG diagnosis...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Symptoms of Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome Versus MG...Symptoms of LEMS usually start before the SCLC diagnosis. About 3 percent of people with SCLC develop LEMS.... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Myasthenia gravis problem...Self at 69, In October 2023, noticed that my right eye lid has closed half and does not open After diagnosis my eye nerve to musle contact has become...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Finding The Right Doc Is A Challenge...My diagnosis was only a week ago, but this process may have started back in 2020.... By BradH6 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
You Work at a Restaurant?...Since it took a little while to get a correct diagnosis, I could not return to work once the restaurant finally opened back up, as much as I wanted... By Shelbie Brown2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Book Review: "Myasthenia Gravis: The Musical"...From her initial diagnosis to hospital visits, testing, and interactions with various physicians, nurses and caregivers, Robbins makes me think, if not... By Mike Stabile2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Adjusting To A New Life...I can't remember all they did, with no diagnosis after 9 hours.... By Bonnie8 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
MG reactions to Stem Cell therapy ...My husband was diagnosed with MG in 2019. He had a major crisis 2 months after diagnosis....Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
MG During My Pregnancy...I feel like it would be much easier with a diagnosis now though. I would feel more prepared.... By Mallory San Nicolas3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Ashley Lujan...Since the diagnosis, I have found healing and joy in spreading awareness and connecting with others that also have MG.... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
Holidays After Myasthenia Gravis...It took me several years to realize my limitations and to stop trying to recreate the same experiences that I had prior to my diagnosis.... By Mallory San Nicolas2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Considerations for Driving with Myasthenia Gravis...When the diverse symptoms of myasthenia gravis converge to a diagnosis, the many unknowns can be the hardest part.... By Juliana Texley2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Advice about antibiotics ...I believe the in correct 1st diagnosis caused a sense of urgency that lead to the quick correct diagnosis....Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesNewly Diagnosed
Imaging Tests For Myasthenia Gravis...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes weakness in specific muscles. Because MG symptoms often come and go, and have changing levels of severity, imaging tests may... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for later
Never Been Sick...I have always been very healthy. Never sick, didn't even take an aspirin. On Friday, 2/12/21 I had my first Moderna COVID shot. On Sat. I had a sore arm... By Lightbrigade1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Life Changing MG...My doctor appointed a neurologist and finally they diagnosed me with generalized MG.... By Payal1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Strange Happenings...I was first told I had MG in 1976 back then no one really knew too much about it, I was lucky and had a great eye doctor who actually... By Zigge11 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments6 comments
My MG Progression...I left discouraged and frustrated because his diagnosis did not make any sense.... By Mallory San Nicolas4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments