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Living With Myasthenia Gravis

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Know Your Body With Myasthenia Gravis

Symptoms are different for everyone. Get a better understanding of how MG affects you with these tips.

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Parallel Paths: How Yoga Helps

How does yoga help soothe the symptoms of this autoimmune disorder?

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Tips for Staying Social or Traveling With Myasthenia Gravis

Try these tips for going out or traveling with myasthenia gravis.

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Guard Your Mental Health

Loss of mobility and changes to facial features can be traumatic. It's important to maintain a sense of normalcy while preparing for the future.

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Danielle Rhodes: Living With MG

Watch Danielle Rhodes’s journey with myasthenia gravis and how she’s not letting her condition slow her down.

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Self-Care With MG

The No. 1 complaint with this disease is extreme fatigue. Here’s how to conserve your energy, get the rest you need, and reduce stress.

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How It's Treated

MG affects each person differently, so treatments are tailored, but the main goals are to control symptoms and prevent future flare-ups.

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Is My Treatment Working?

Learn more about MG-ADL and other ways to test your treatment’s success.

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How to Talk to Your Loved Ones

Tips on how to explain your condition to family and friends.

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Work With Your Doctor to Manage It

Make the most of your treatment with these tips.

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Parenting With MG

The fatigue and weakness that go along with myasthenia gravis are particularly challenging if you’re a parent. Here’s how to talk to your child about it.

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Fit Rest Into Your Day

Recharge yourself throughout the day with these tips.

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Nutritional Needs

While MG often shows itself in difficulty swallowing or chewing fatigue, there are steps to help ensure you’re getting the nutrients you need.

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Exercise Safely With MG

Is it OK to exercise when you have myasthenia gravis? Yes, with guidance and body savvy.

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Movement With Myasthenia Gravis

Here are some simple exercises that may help strengthen your muscles and boost your energy.

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