Aerialist Shadow Duffy just knew it was weak muscles, but doctors blamed her MG on everything from strokes to a tumor. “My face stopped working,” she says.

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.”

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.

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

Spasticity can improve with therapy and modifications. Here’s how to loosen those rigid muscles.

Try these low-impact moves to increase your range of mobility.

Myasthenia gravis translates to “serious muscle weakness.” It stems from a breakdown in nerve communication. So what are the signs and tests?

There are several new treatments on the market for myasthenia gravis, more so than even 3 years ago. Better yet, is remission possible?

Whether it’s you or your child, learn how to spot the signs of this autoimmune disorder. Then follow up with testing.

Caregiving can take a toll physically and emotionally, so take this advice to heart when caring for a loved one with MG.