This week Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with chronic illness blogger and advocate Ashley Brooks. Ashley talks about the symptoms she experienced that led to her myasthenia gravis (MG) diagnosis, the various treatments she has received, and how her diagnosis inspired her to start online advocacy and outreach to raise awareness of this neurologic condition. Following her interview, Dr. Correa sits down with Dr. Gordon Smith, professor and chair of neurology at Virginia Commonwealth University. Dr. Smith explains how MG affects the immune system and the difference between crisis treatments and more long-term treatments for someone with MG.  Episode content produced by Brain & Life and the American Academy of Neurology without involvement from the ad sponsor.  Additional Resources  https://ashleysanatomy.com/   Learn more about myasthenia gravis  Brain & Life: How Clinical Trials Can Empower Myasthenia Gravis Patients and Advance Treatment Research   Brain & Life: How to Manage Swallowing Disorders   Brain & Life: Shining a Light on Myasthenia Gravis: How a Blogger Raises Visibility  Brain & Life: When Is a Thymectomy Appropriate for Treating Myasthenia Gravis?  We want to hear from you!  Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast?  Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206  Email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org  Social Media:    Guest: Ashley Brooks @_AshleysAnatomy (Instagram); Dr. Gordon Smith @GordonSmithMD  Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea