Similarities Between My MG and Thyroid Disease Symptoms...I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) during the same hospitalization. Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid does not...reactions1comment
Other Autoimmune Diseases and Myasthenia Gravis...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease. This means that the body’s immune system can no longer tell the difference between healthy...
Managing Restless Legs Syndrome and MG...I recently found out my restless legs syndrome (RLS) is more than likely related to myasthenia gravis (MG). If you don’t already...reactions12comments
Is MG Causing Fatigue, Pain, and Knots in My Muscles?...After a myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis, if not before, many of us experience pain in one way or another. Some experience joint...reactions1comment
Life With MG After a Pacemaker and Cardioversion...To say my life is different after having a pacemaker is an understatement! Many symptoms of heart failure can mimic myasthenia gravis...reactions8comments
Transsternal Thymectomy Recovery: Tips, Advice, and What to Expect...A little over a year ago, I had a transsternal thymectomy. In this article I will share tips and advice I learned...reactions19comments
7 Tips for Living Alone with Myasthenia Gravis...When when I was living alone with myasthenia gravis (MG), I encountered many challenges. Although I only took on this endeavor after...reactions8comments
Not Recognizing the Person I See in the Mirror With MG...Have you looked in a mirror and not recognized the person you saw? As we watch our physical appearance change, it can...reactions2comments
Preparing for Thymectomy and Hospital Pandemic Restrictions...It has been 6 months since my thymectomy. Woohoo! The pain medications kept most of my time in the hospital a blur...reactionscomments
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
Coping With Excessive Heat and Humidity...I’ve had myasthenia gravis (MG) for several years now and I know people with MG can have issues with hot or cold...reactions10comments
Vitamins and Minerals I Prioritize With Myasthenia Gravis...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is not directly affected by diet. Certain foods can help mitigate some side effects from MG treatments, but diet...reactions9comments
The Lessons We Teach Our Children...The thing that I find most challenging about having myasthenia gravis (MG) might surprise you. It’s not the double vision, the prednisone...reactionscomments
The Anxiety That Comes with an MG Diagnosis...Anxiety on its own can be debilitating. It’s a completely separate and individual diagnosis that many people struggle with. What I didn’t...reactions4comments
My First Pregnancy with an MG Diagnosis...I’m 9 months pregnant and about to have our third baby any day. Although my symptoms with myasthenia gravis (MG) started presenting...reactionscomments
Myasthenia Gravis (MG) Symptoms During My Pregnancy...I get asked a lot by other women who have myasthenia gravis (MG) what it was like for me when I was...reactions2comments
Vitamin D and Myasthenia Gravis...Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune condition. When you have an autoimmune condition, your immune system cannot tell the difference between invaders...reactions3comments
Living With the Depressing Symptoms of Myasthenia Gravis...Learning to live with myasthenia gravis after my diagnosis was depressing. No one bothered to tell me, but I knew I couldn’t...reactions3comments
My Earliest MG Symptoms...I often hear people say their myasthenia gravis (MG) symptoms started manifesting long before they realized what was going on. I find...reactions25comments
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
