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From Diagnosis to Remission: My MG Story
I woke up on my birthday – it was January 1993 – and I was seeing double.
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Thao’s MG Story: Why I Walk for a World Without MG
Thao was healthy until May 2024, when she developed sudden-onset right-side ptosis. Supporting the MGFA's mission has helped her transform something incredibly challenging into something meaningful.
Functional Fueling: Nutrition Strategies to Support Life with Myasthenia Gravis
In a recent MGFA webinar, Katherine McWaters, a registered dietitian from Nashville Nutrition Partners, shared practical, evidence-based strategies to help individuals with MG support their health through food.
Webinar Recap: Financial Assistance Resources for the Myasthenia Gravis Community
Affording care for myasthenia gravis remains a challenge for many patients. Find practical guidance on navigating patient financial support programs.
When Patients Become Partners in Research: Elizabeth’s Story
At just 12 years old, Elizabeth Madole is already helping shape the future of myasthenia gravis care. She lives with AChR antibody–positive generalized MG, a rare autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness and can affect breathing, swallowing, and mobility. From a young age, her symptoms were severe, including life-threatening episodes. She has experienced what many […]
Awareness Must Lead to Action: Tessa’s MG Story
I am Tessa Ladores, a Filipino and an Asian woman living with myasthenia gravis. I represent the courage and determination of countless warriors who continue to fight this invisible illness with faith and strength.
Calling All MG Heroes! Swing into Action for the MG Community
When myasthenia gravis impacts family or friends, a hero steps up! With sleeves rolled high and courage to spare, this everyday champion turns a community fundraiser into a force for good, rallying friends, neighbors, and local businesses to join the fight for a cure.
Snowflakes: My MG Story
I was 29 when I learned of Onassis’ death and first heard the words “myasthenia gravis.” Little did I suspect that 45 years later, those words would become a large part of my vocabulary…
My MG Story: Victoria Discusses Life and Work with Myasthenia Gravis
Nine years ago, Victoria woke up with MG symptoms. She shares her experience with diagnosis and treatment in a small town.
What gives you hope?
The MG Community shares what keeps them going, despite the hardships of the disease.