Posts by: Megan Hunter

Megan Hunter

I am a Myasthenia Gravis Warrior, wife, friend, and fur-mum. I love to read, crochet, sleep & find the good in every day. I always try to find the silver lining!

September 19, 2018September 17, 2018

Take Time to Appreciate and Thank Those Who Provide Care

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This past week, I was lucky enough to attend the RareX 2018 Conference organized by Rare Diseases South Africa. It was a chance for healthcare professionals, support groups, and ... Read more

September 12, 2018September 10, 2018

The ‘Weight’ of Being Sick

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Before my diagnosis, I was perfectly healthy. Even childhood ailments like chicken pox or mumps didn’t inflict me. In fact, I had never even had the flu! I was an ... Read more

September 5, 2018August 31, 2018

Reaching Milestones While Living with Myasthenia Gravis

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This year I turned 30. For most of my friends, their 30th birthday meant they could have a big party and use it as an excuse to get together. ... Read more

August 22, 2018August 20, 2018

How to Help Your Myasthenia Gravis Friend During His or Her Hospital Stay

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When you first get sick, it’s difficult to keep up with the number of cards, bouquets of flowers, and hospital visits you receive. Every day someone comes to visit ... Read more

July 25, 2018July 24, 2018

The Importance of Finding Your Tribe

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At school, I wanted to belong to the “cool crowd.” I used to watch them from the outside and was so jealous of the way they seemed to glide ... Read more

July 11, 2018July 10, 2018

Make Yourself Priority No. 1

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When I was diagnosed in 2004, it was a shock to my entire family. We had never heard of this disease and had no idea what it meant for ... Read more

June 27, 2018June 27, 2018

You Can Be Happy for Others While Still Mourning

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Recently, I was chatting with some of the other ladies in my support group who have been on a similar path as me — constant hospitalizations and relapses. They ... Read more

June 6, 2018June 4, 2018

Just Imagine What This Disease Is Like

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You never imagine that your life could change in an instant. You never imagine that your “normality” can get turned upside down and spun around like it’s been let ... Read more

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