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Finding Strength in the Journey: Valerie’s Myasthenia Gravis Story

Valerie Schaffer | June 5, 2025
At first, Valerie drew inward when she was diagnosed with MG. Now, seven years later, she is ready to speak about her story to raise awareness and help others living with the disease find hope.
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Managing a Pregnancy When You Have Myasthenia Gravis: My MG Story
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Managing a Pregnancy When You Have Myasthenia Gravis: My MG Story

Shannon Murray | June 27, 2024
Read how Shannon is navigating her new MG diagnosis alongside her pregnancy.
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Beating the Heat During Summer Months
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Beating the Heat During Summer Months

Kate Stober | June 20, 2024
Many people with myasthenia gravis will tell you symptoms flare up during the summer months. Here are a few tips to help you manage MG in hot weather.
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The Snowflake Disease
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The Snowflake Disease

Greg Olsen | June 17, 2024
Just like a snowflake, myasthenia gravis symptoms can appear one minute and be gone the next.
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Our MG Story: Advice for Spouses and Caregivers
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Our MG Story: Advice for Spouses and Caregivers

Kate Stober | June 13, 2024
In this vlog, Cary asks her husband Zack some questions about his experience as an MG caregiver.
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Something to Chew On
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Something to Chew On

Aimee Sears | June 10, 2024
How is MG like a piece of chewing gum?
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Our MG Story: When Your Child Has Myasthenia Gravis
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Our MG Story: When Your Child Has Myasthenia Gravis

Motunrayo Ononuga | June 6, 2024
The Oronuga family’s life was turned upside down when Teniola was diagnosed with MG at age three. They share what it is like to battle this chronic autoimmune condition in Nigeria.
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Our MG Story: The Stehlik Sisters Give Back in Memory of Their Pops
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Our MG Story: The Stehlik Sisters Give Back in Memory of Their Pops

Kate Stober | June 4, 2024
An MG diagnosis leads to a passion for raising awareness and giving back.
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Her Fight is My Fight
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Her Fight is My Fight

Kate Stober | May 30, 2024
Raising awareness and racing for a cure with a one-of-a-kind fundraiser.
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Life After Corticosteroids
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Life After Corticosteroids

Krystel El Koussa | May 15, 2024
This is not a weight loss journey.
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Mike Antonellis | May 15, 2024
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