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  • Life With Myasthenia Gravis

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Home on the Road

Shadow Duffy outfitted an old bus into her home on wheels. With a disability like MG, she wanted to be less stressed about bills and more self-sufficient.

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Strength in Small Numbers

Most doctors don't encounter myasthenia gravis patients, Alexis Rodriguez says. So he started a support group with education in mind.

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Day-to-Day Wins

For Shawna Barnes, MG affects her daily life, but her husband says she’s an example “of what’s possible if you have the right attitude and support.”

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Changing My Pace

After living with myasthenia gravis for over 20 years, SeAndrea Collins has learned how to manage her condition and still do the things she loves.

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How I Found Balance With Exercise

Myasthenia gravis didn’t stop Charlotte Laycock from summiting one of the world’s tallest mountains. Read her story here.

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