Posts by: Michelle Gonzaba

Before I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG), I didn’t second-guess myself too much. In fact, I don’t think I doubted myself any more than any other person does. But ... Read more

May 18, 2022June 21, 2022

Getting Past the Fine Print When Agonizing Over a Decision

Myasthenia Gravis News Columns

Before I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG), I didn’t second-guess myself too much. In fact, I don’t think I doubted myself any more than any other person does. But ... Read more

April 20, 2022April 20, 2022

What to Look For in a Neurologist

Myasthenia Gravis News Columns

When I was 6 years old, I had a pair of brown leather fisherman sandals I was obsessed with. I wore them with every outfit, regardless of the event or ... Read more

March 23, 2022March 23, 2022

Why Is MG Such a Large Part of My Identity?

Myasthenia Gravis News Columns

I wouldn’t describe myself as a nervous person. I’m plagued by anxiety, sure, but I’ve become pretty good at managing it. There is, however, a particular sentence that makes me ... Read more

March 9, 2022March 9, 2022

Moving Forward Starts With Speaking Out

Myasthenia Gravis News Columns

Normally, I don’t have a hard time talking about various subjects. I could spend hours discussing Academy Award nominees, arguing about why Slack is better than Microsoft Teams, or gossiping ... Read more

February 23, 2022February 23, 2022

Join Us for a Special BioNews Rare Disease Day Webinar

COVID-19 Columns, Myasthenia Gravis News Columns

At some point in everyone’s life, we all feel misunderstood. One of my earliest memories is from when I was 6, and a group of kids made me feel like ... Read more

February 9, 2022February 9, 2022

How MG Changed My Relationship With Exercise and Weight

Myasthenia Gravis News Columns

For most of my life, I’ve had a complicated relationship with my weight. I played sports in my early years, but because of my deep and abiding love for sugar ... Read more

January 19, 2022January 19, 2022

Does Imagining a Different MG Outcome Do Any Good?

Myasthenia Gravis News Columns

A powerful imagination can be both a gift and a curse. On one hand, it can be a way for us to brainstorm and envision ideas. In a way, it ... Read more

January 5, 2022January 5, 2022

How Caring for a Houseplant Reminded Me of My MG Journey

COVID-19 Columns, Myasthenia Gravis News Columns

Like many others in the past two years, I’ve become a first-time houseplant owner. After “extensive” research, which involved perhaps a couple Google searches, I bought a Calathea ornata, or ... Read more

December 22, 2021December 22, 2021

2022 Will Be the Year I Leave Fear Behind

Myasthenia Gravis News Columns

New Year’s seems to hold a different meaning for everyone. Some see it as an opportunity to chug champagne, while others dedicate their time to brainstorming resolutions. I’ve never been ... Read more

December 15, 2021December 15, 2021

How MG Changed My College Experience

Myasthenia Gravis News Columns

As a young teenager, I had a very specific vision for my college years. I imagined nonstop parties, long nights spent studying in the library, and failed attempts at trying ... Read more

December 8, 2021December 8, 2021

Changing From a Negative to Positive Mindset

Myasthenia Gravis News Columns

I’ve never been the most positive person in the world. I’ve discussed in previous columns how my negative tendencies have affected my life, but I’ve since made progress in becoming ... Read more

December 1, 2021December 1, 2021

How My Relationship With Alcohol Has Changed Due to MG

Myasthenia Gravis News Columns

Throughout the year, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy alcoholic drinks. But I’ve always felt that the holiday season offers the best cocktails and treats. I could blame it ... Read more

November 24, 2021November 24, 2021

This Year, I’m Thankful for the Good and the Bad

Myasthenia Gravis News Columns

After I’ve put away my Halloween decorations and watched my final viewing of the movie “Hocus Pocus“ for the year, my thoughts turn to Thanksgiving. As October becomes November, I ... Read more

November 17, 2021November 17, 2021

My Biggest Fear Came True, but I Survived It

Myasthenia Gravis News Columns

There’s always this weird period between getting tested for a medical condition and actually getting diagnosed with it. A person may be almost certain of their illness, but they can’t ... Read more