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- Confronting loneliness and isolation in life after diagnosis
by Nella George on October 23, 2026 at 2:00 pmWhen my husband, Ty, received his myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis over three years ago, I didn’t know what to expect at first. Initially, we were in fight-or-flight mode. Between trying to figure out how to manage his symptoms, going to specialist appointments, and creating a new routine, we didn’t have much time to focus on The post Confronting loneliness and isolation in life after diagnosis appeared first on Myasthenia Gravis News.
- 10 things I wish I knew after my diagnosis of myasthenia gravis
by Shawna Barnes on October 22, 2026 at 2:00 pmThe first time I heard those dreaded words, “You have myasthenia gravis” (MG), I felt such relief after searching so long for a diagnosis. That was quickly followed by an intense desire to learn everything I could about the condition. One of my biggest motivating factors was a strong desire to prove wrong the doctors The post 10 things I wish I knew after my diagnosis of myasthenia gravis appeared first on Myasthenia Gravis News.
- My challenges in life due to MG are causing some pre-marriage jitters
by Sarah Bendiff on October 22, 2026 at 2:00 pmIn less than 30 days, I’ll be getting married and moving in with my future husband, the love of my life, who has lived through every stage of myasthenia gravis (MG) with me, from my diagnosis in 2018 to the grieving journey I am still going through today. But since we’ve never lived under the The post My challenges in life due to MG are causing some pre-marriage jitters appeared first on Myasthenia Gravis News.
- Study comparing key gMG treatment options finds similar efficacy
by Michela Luciano, PhD on October 22, 2026 at 12:00 pmSix weeks of treatment with Rystiggo (rozanolixizumab-noli) appears as effective as Vyvgart (efgartigimod alfa-fcab) at easing symptoms of generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG), reducing its impact on daily life, and improving quality of life, according to an indirect comparison analysis of treatment options. The analysis, based on data from three clinical trials that evaluated the treatments The post Study comparing key gMG treatment options finds similar efficacy appeared first on Myasthenia Gravis News.
- What the ‘Curse of the Bambino’ can teach us about living with MG
by Mark Harrington on October 21, 2026 at 2:00 pmEvery October, on the faces of many New Englanders, particularly Bostonians, you’ll see a look that cannot be seen anywhere else in the country. In my imagination, it’s the same look you would expect on the face of someone who has seen a religious or ghostly apparition, or the awe of a scientist who has The post What the ‘Curse of the Bambino’ can teach us about living with MG appeared first on Myasthenia Gravis News.
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