I can’t even begin to count the number of times I’ve seen some version of the following statement in online forums: “I hurt, but my doctors all tell me that pain isn’t a symptom of myasthenia gravis (MG). Does anyone else have pain?” I see it in support groups,…
The day I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG), the doctors briefed me on the essentials: symptoms, treatment plans, and what to expect from life with a chronic illness. But what no one mentioned is that one autoimmune disease often acts like a magnet, attracting other conditions like uninvited…
“Contentment is not the fulfillment of what you want, but the realization of how much you already have.” That quote from an unknown author is one of my favorites. Contentment is a mindset we usually acquire after maturity or contemplative loss. After my divorce when I was in my 30s,…
Soleo Health, a pharmacy services company specializing in infusion treatments, has opened a new ambulatory center in the Knoxville, Tennessee, area for people with myasthenia gravis (MG) and other complex and rare disorders requiring infusion therapies. The new center, in the Knoxville suburb of Farragut, has five suites…
My bitter and best friend myasthenia gravis (MG) takes up a lot of space in my life: in my relationships, my daily routine, and my career choice. I’ve also realized that it’s completely transformed my appearance, as well. Can you believe this disease can affect our sense of style…
Myasthenia gravis (MG) patients in Norway who were treated with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) had 2.3 times higher direct medical costs during the first year after a diagnosis than those who didn’t receive IVIG treatment. That’s according to a study that also found that people with MG treated…
Patients should be monitored for symptoms of myasthenia gravis (MG) for approximately six months after starting treatment with statins, common blood cholesterol-lowering medications, according to a study. Hong Kong-based researchers found a significantly increased risk for MG onset and exacerbation, or worsening, in the first seven months after…
Blue used to be my favorite color. After I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG), I found myself being drawn more and more to the darker shades of teal. A beautiful blend of blue and green, teal holds a special place in the hearts of many,…
Oprah Winfrey once said, “Where there is no struggle, there is no strength.” Others have found their own ways to express this idea. The way we deal with adversity reveals our character. It can betray flaws, but it can also demonstrate strength in overcoming problems. After getting divorced in my…
Short-term use of cyclophosphamide — given in six monthly cycles, followed by maintenance immunotherapy — markedly reduced the clinical severity of hard-to-treat myasthenia gravis (MG), according to a study by researchers in Australia and the U.K. The therapeutic response seen among patients also allowed a reduction in the…
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