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Depression and fatigue significantly lower the quality of life for people with myasthenia gravis (MG), even when their muscle weakness appears medically stable and well controlled, a study has found. The findings highlight that…
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After living with myasthenia gravis (MG) for 18 years, everything about it seems intuitive and simple to me. I know how my body reacts, and I’ve learned how to live with it. Yet, when…
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As Halloween grows closer, I’ve been taking another of my trips down memory lane. These trips are becoming more frequent as I get older, and the emotions they stir are bittersweet. I think about my…
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The financial burden of myasthenia gravis (MG) extends well beyond medication, hospital stays, and doctor visits, with reduced ability to work, lost income, and a poorer quality of life accounting for a substantial share…
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With a wide range of treatments available for myasthenia gravis (MG), it’s important to individualize treatment to each person’s needs, depending on their symptoms and what their life was like before they…
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When my husband, Ty, received his myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis over three years ago, I didn’t know what to expect at first. Initially, we were in fight-or-flight mode. Between trying to figure out how…
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The first time I heard those dreaded words, “You have myasthenia gravis” (MG), I felt such relief after searching so long for a diagnosis. That was quickly followed by an intense desire to learn…
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In less than 30 days, I’ll be getting married and moving in with my future husband, the love of my life, who has lived through every stage of myasthenia gravis (MG) with me, from…
Artist and muralist Sophie Groenstein shares how living with MG reshaped her relationship with art, movement, self-expression, and personal identity. Print This…
At the 2026 MGFA National Patient Conference, patient advocate Melissa Wohlust shares her experience navigating the years without a diagnosis and the importance of advocating for expert…
At the 2026 MGFA National Patient Conference, caregiver Myron Truex shares why having a bug-out bag and being prepared can support care for myasthenia gravis. He highlights…
At the 2026 MGFA National Patient Conference, Anna Richards, head of commercial at Vitaccess, discusses how the Vitaccess Real MG Registry brings together patient experiences and clinical data to better reflect real world…
Marissa Humayun shares how she adjusted her favorite hobbies, including walking and gold, after an MG diagnosis, finding new ways to stay active while honoring her limits.
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…
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Becoming educated and informed about MG is a good first step. Learn general information about the disease, including diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnists’ words of wisdom to help you along on your MG journey.
There is no cure for MG yet, but there are treatments that can help manage the disease. Learn more about approved and experimental therapeutic approaches here.
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