Myasthenia Gravis News Columns

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021

MG Distracts Me From Healing From Trauma

Trauma can result from scary, emotionally disturbing, or threatening events. Any event can be traumatic, depending on how the person perceives it. The effects of trauma Trauma can have harmful ... Read more

October 13, 2021October 13, 2021

I Had a Negative Experience While Tapering Off Prednisone Quickly

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I have a love-hate relationship with the corticosteroid prednisone. After I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) in 2011, prednisone gave me back my strength almost instantly. It was like ... Read more

October 11, 2021October 11, 2021

We Need to Stop Feeling Like a Nuisance

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I believe it’s common for those with chronic illness to dwell on the fact that we can feel like a burden to others. Life with a disease, especially right after ... Read more

October 6, 2021October 6, 2021

Health Literacy Month Is a Reminder That Knowledge Is Power

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It took almost a year to be diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG), after months of suffering from weird symptoms and speaking to numerous medical professionals. It was such a disorienting ... Read more

October 4, 2021October 4, 2021

Traveling With MG for the First Time

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Going on road trips is one of my passions. I love it because it is better for the environment than flying, and traveling in a car allows for a healthy ... Read more

September 29, 2021September 29, 2021

Fall Brings a Welcome Break From Heat Exhaustion

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On my side of the world, we are beginning to see temperatures drop. I’ve never been a big fan of summer. I don’t enjoy sweating, and I like mosquitoes even ... Read more

September 27, 2021September 27, 2021

3 Months After Surgery, the Healing Still Hurts

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I don’t recoil at the sight of a scar left by a transsternal thymectomy — the surgical removal of my thymus gland — three months ago. I’d prefer it wasn’t ... Read more

September 24, 2021September 24, 2021

My Dogs Add Value to Life With MG and Anxiety

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Around three years ago, I welcomed home an Italian greyhound puppy named Pablo. He changed my life for the better. Now, my boyfriend, Tom, and I have adopted another 1-year-old ... Read more

September 22, 2021September 22, 2021

Falls Prevention Awareness Day Has New Meaning for Me

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Many years ago, my grandfather ended up in the hospital due to a bad fall. Luckily, he didn’t break any bones and was released after a brief stay. I don’t ... Read more

September 20, 2021September 20, 2021

Let’s Not Discount the Effect of Ableism on Our Emotions

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Those of us with myasthenia gravis (MG) sometimes blame the disease for causing negative emotional responses. But this can be an unhealthy and misguided approach. Sure, our adverse reactions to ... Read more

September 15, 2021September 15, 2021

How MG Has Made Me a Better Person

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Growing up, for lack of a better term, is very weird. I no longer understand what’s cool or not, I now repeat phrases my mother says (“All of these rappers ... Read more

September 13, 2021September 13, 2021

Friendships Can Be Complicated as an Introvert With Myasthenia Gravis

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Like myasthenia gravis, being an introvert is a constant battle. I have been a wallflower for as long as I can remember. I never preferred group settings, particularly ones where ... Read more

September 10, 2021September 10, 2021

A Tribute to the Thoughtful Boss Who Gave Me a Break When I Needed It

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I try to be honest about my shortcomings, but I have always struggled with asking for help. If you frequent my column, you may have realized that I’ve been missing ... Read more

September 8, 2021September 8, 2021

Asking for Help Is Never a Sign of Weakness

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I’ve never been great at asking for help. Ever since I was a kid, I always thought that asking for help meant I wasn’t as smart as everyone else. I ... Read more

September 1, 2021September 1, 2021

You Don’t Have to Feel Guilty for Missing Life’s Big Moments

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We’ve all experienced a time in our lives when we missed an important event. Maybe work prevented us from attending a family get-together, or perhaps celebrations were too far away ... Read more