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Over the years, I’ve developed an annoying habit of blaming everything on myasthenia gravis (MG). Being aware of it sometimes makes it worse, because I catch myself doing it and still feel unable to…
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Recovery after a myasthenia gravis (MG) exacerbation — a flare up or sudden worsening of disease symptoms — may take many months, even with the newer treatment options now available to MG patients. That’s…
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People with myasthenia gravis (MG) have higher psychological distress, including depression and anxiety, more frequent sleep problems, and greater cognitive difficulties than healthy people, according to a study in Italy. In addition, more severe…
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Last week, I attended a friend’s birthday dinner. Whenever we get together, our conversations remind us why we value each other so much. We always begin with the basics, which change with each passing year.
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Four weekly under-the-skin injections of Vyvgart Hytrulo (efgartigimod alfa and hyaluronidase-qvfc) led to a marked reduction in double vision and drooping eyelids in adults with ocular myasthenia gravis (MG), according to top-line Phase 3…
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Next week, researchers, clinicians, industry leaders, and families will gather at the 2026 MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference, hosted by the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), to discuss the latest advances in neuromuscular disease research…
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Over the last 15 years, I’ve learned that having myasthenia gravis (MG) means living inside a body that rarely behaves the same way twice. In the early years of my symptoms, long before…
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For more than 26 years, I avoided talking about myasthenia gravis (MG) with my twin, Aaron. We’re 50 now, and Aaron was in his mid-20s when he was diagnosed, and everything changed. He went…
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Jodi Enders and Jason Gray share how openness, compromise, and honest communication have helped them build a strong relationship while navigating life with myasthenia gravis. Read Enders’ column,…
Barry Stalker shares what it’s like balancing myasthenia gravis with a job that keeps him on his feet all day, and how he’s learned to “pick and choose…
Jasmine Nathan shares how she manages myasthenia gravis (MG) during the holidays by treating her energy like a budget, choosing only one or two meaningful activities, and being…
Mark Harrington talks about the frustration of MG fatigue and the freedom that came when he learned to slow down. With support from friends and mindful routines, he discovered how rest could become a form…
Joe Enders reflects on his daughter Jodi’s MG diagnosis, her independence, and the challenges of balancing support with giving space. He discusses the role of family and support groups in navigating remission, anxiety, and the…
Chloe Wigg shares her experience living with myasthenia gravis (MG), from facing isolation and setbacks in her art to creating the exhibition OMG! She reflects on resilience, the power of community, and how storytelling through…
Charlotte, a cardiology nurse living with myasthenia gravis (MG), shares how her diagnosis shaped her career and perspective on care. She reflects on the slow onset of symptoms, the challenges of nursing school, and the…
Yvette Bernal shares her journey with myasthenia gravis (MG), from the fear of early symptoms and ICU stays to navigating the realities of motherhood while managing a chronic illness. She reflects on honesty, connection, and…
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Treatment
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