The MG story of a patient advocate You know that we at FindMeCure are constantly eager to talk about people with various conditions who have inspired us because they have turned their patient journey into a way to help others. It’s now time to share Allison’s story as we truly admire her passion and dedication to make a difference to…
One of the most common myths about clinical trials that we at FindMeCure work hard to dispell is that clinical research is only about experimenting with new treatment methods. If you follow our blog, you already know that there are other purposes to clinical trials and not all of them involve medical interventions. Healthy volunteers can donate a little of…
Experiencing symptoms of myasthenia gravis for the first time can be frightening. Muscle weakness and fatigue characterise other neuromuscular disorders as well and not knowing which one you’re dealing with can make you feel even more powerless and lost. It doesn’t help that many people go undiagnosed for years precisely because the early symptoms of MG can be misleading. Muscle…
2019 was a big year for the FindMeCure blog. The blog was selected as one of the Top 20 Clinical Trials Blogs to follow in 2019 and we are honoured by the recognition. All of us on the FindMeCure team do what we believe in with passion and conviction and our greatest reward are the people we help, the lives…
Health is more complex than the standard measurements of our physical condition like blood tests or routine check-ups suggest. Last year around the holidays we went into detail about the positive effect good interpersonal connections have on our overall wellbeing. It becomes increasingly more apparent that quality of life depends on previously unexpected factors like mindfulness, mental clarity, physical affection…
December is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year but for people who live with myasthenia gravis, it may not feel so. It’s hard to be in a jolly mood when you’re experiencing a flare of symptoms like muscle weakness and fatigue and the typical holiday activities i.e. wrapping presents and even having your favourite meal become…
