Tuesday, October 25, 2022

High Blood Sugar Levels Trigger Immune Cell Activity that Drives MG: Study

 


According to a new study, the high blood sugar levels associated with diabetes may cause immune cells to become activated, which might fuel and exacerbate myasthenia gravis (MG).

Friday, October 7, 2022

MG (Myasthenia Gravis) Patients Discuss Use Of Mental Health Medications


From Jodi:
MG is indeed, challenging. I struggle with major depression and anxiety. Many of you, I'm sure, struggle with the signs and symptoms of

Thursday, October 6, 2022

Immunosuppressive Therapy Continued For Hospitalized Covid-19 MG Patients


People with myasthenia gravis (MG) who are receiving immunosuppressive therapy are more likely to be hospitalized for

Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Azathioprine Caused Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Carcinoma Reduced With Vitamin B-3


Basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma are examples of nonmelanoma skin cancers that are well known to develop as side effects from the immunosuppressant azathioprine. Skin cancer

Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Using Hypnosis For Myasthenia Gravis Pain Management

 


Pain that lasts for more than six months is called "chronic pain" . Chronic pain that doesn't get better can cause a lot of suffering, physical limitations, and emotional stress. Also, chronic pain is one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor, but it often doesn't go away even with painkillers and other treatments.

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Myasthenia Gravis Case Documented Following the COVID-19 Vaccine

 By Patricia Inacio, PhD 


Following a Sinopharm vaccination against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, researchers in Iran reported the first incidence of myasthenia gravis (MG).

Sunday, May 19, 2019

Patient Diagnosed Himself As Having Myasthenia Gravis After Six Doctors Failed To

Larry Weller didn't want to spoil all the fun party.

With relatives gathered at a popular Italian restaurant to celebrate his oldest granddaughter's 18th birthday, he was hoping that no one, other than his wife who murmured her concern, noticed what he was doing.

Larry was enjoying a piece of crusty bread dipped in olive oil just before he bit into the  into

Monday, October 15, 2018

Huperzine-A May Be A Low Cost Replacement For Mestinon For Some Myasthenia Gravis Patients

My search for a substitute for pyridostigmine (Mestinon) lead me down many paths several years ago. It was fascinating research. I discovered two natural botanical supplements that can inhibit acetylcholinesterase - the enzyme that breaks down the acetylcholine that helps our muscles work. Just as with pyridostigmine,

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Grieving What Myasthenia Gravis Has Stolen From You

Once upon a time, I was healthy and vibrant, reveling in the promises of the future. There is something so delightful about the naivety of youth. It is unspoiled and untainted by the stains of this world. It thrives in the dreams of tomorrow and the wondrous audacity that nothing will stop you as you reach for your dreams — the bigger, the better.