Strategies for Coping With a Rare Disease Like Myasthenia GravisWhen you are diagnosed with a rare disease, you might feel overwhelmed about what to expect. Because few people have myasthenia gravis...reactions9comments
Daily Life with MG: Perception Versus RealityIn order to spread awareness about myasthenia gravis (MG), I think it's essential to delve into the perception of MG versus the...reactions10comments
The Exhaustion of CaregivingI have myasthenia gravis (MG) and over the past year I have been a caregiver to my husband throughout several illnesses, which...reactionscomments
The Challenge of Understanding What Triggers MGSince my myasthenia gravis (MG) first manifested 4 years ago, I’ve tried to wrap my head around how it started, and since...reactions27comments
What Are the Risks of IVIG?Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is a treatment option for many people with autoimmune diseases. IVIG can be a treatment for myasthenia gravis (MG)...reactions15comments
Photophobia / Light SensitivityMyasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness. One of the symptoms of MG is light sensitivity, officially called...reactions8comments
Are At-Home IVIG Treatments Right for You?Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) is also known as gamma globulin. IVIG is used to treat a variety of autoimmune conditions, including myasthenia gravis...reactionscomments
Community Perspectives on MG SymptomsMyasthenia gravis (MG) is a condition that causes muscle weakness. But weakness is not the only symptom of MG. In fact, it...reactionscomments
5 Activities to Try When Recovering from Thymectomy SurgeryAfter my thymectomy surgery, getting plenty of rest and sleep was a soothing and natural way to manage my discomfort. Pain is...reactionscomments
Life After MG?It has been about 4 years since I was initially diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG). And now, 3 years after my thymectomy...reactions14comments
Coping With Excessive Heat and HumidityI’ve had myasthenia gravis (MG) for several years now and I know people with MG can have issues with hot or cold...reactions10comments
How I Exercise Safely With MGWhen I was first diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG), I couldn't lift my arms above my head 10 times. Fortunately, my MG...reactions10comments
Creating The Perfect Hospital Bag for Myasthenia GravisLiving with myasthenia gravis (MG) can mean frequent hospital visits, especially for those of us on immunosuppressants. In my experience, what might...reactions8comments
Ways to Manage MG FatigueFatigue is what doctors call feeling exhausted or lacking mental or physical energy. It may also mean you cannot continue activities as...reactions3comments
How to Make the Most of Online Healthcare Patient PortalsPatient portals are websites offered by healthcare providers to help you manage your health. I have been familiar patient portals since high...reactionscomments
Why Dealing With All Of My MG Medicines Can Be OverwhelmingTaking medicine for myasthenia gravis (MG) can be so difficult. I have MG and I take prednisone and pyridostigmine (Mestinon) to treat...reactions22comments
What Is the Autoimmune Protocol Diet, and Can It Help MG?Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune condition caused by the immune system attacking your own body. For some people, making certain changes...reactions2comments
Learning to Love Convenience Vegetables: Cooking With MGLong before myasthenia gravis (MG) and the eat-everything-imperative of prednisone entered my life, I loved food. Not necessarily cooking, but definitely eating...reactions7comments
Leaving My Dream Career after Myasthenia GravisI became very passionate about archaeology before applying to colleges. I was utterly excited to pursue it as a career. In addition...reactionscomments
My Myasthenia Gravis AwakeningIn this article I describe how I grappled with the emotions of learning that I had an incurable disease and how I...reactions8comments
