Throughout June, Myasthenia Gravis News is recognizing MG Awareness Month with various stories that represent different perspectives on life with MG that we hope to help inspire and empower our readers. These stories highlight some of the unique challenges of living with MG, as well as stories of hope and inspiration and other topics that help to generate awareness among the MG community. Follow along with the series here or visit us on Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #MGSpotlight.
Josh with his wife, Keri. (Photos courtesy of Josh Gay) This is Josh Gay’s story: My name is Josh Gay, my wife, Keri, was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) in 2017, and I’m currently working on building…
(Photo courtesy of Tanya Chiu) This is Tanya Chiu’s story: In the beginning of 2022, after two stressful years of COVID-19, I had to make the difficult decision to close my yoga studio. Also, my father in-law…
(Photo courtesy of Shawna Barnes) This is Shawna Barnes‘ story: While deployed to Iraq in 2010, I began having some weird health issues that started with seizures. Brain fog and tripping episodes followed while I was being…
Misha Page learned to embrace mindfulness and to change her response to stress after she was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. (Courtesy of Misha Page) This is Misha Page’s story: It all began when I was diagnosed…
International MG Awareness Month begins today and the MG Foundation of America (MGFA) and other organizations are working hard to put myasthenia gravis (MG) on everybody’s radar with a host of events and activities. MGFA is set…
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