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!

November 7, 2018November 6, 2018

An Embarrassing Moment Reminds Me How Lucky I Am

Columns, Positively MG - a Column by Megan Hunter

Lately, I have been pushing myself beyond my limits. While I’m aware of this, I don’t want to miss out on anything. We recently moved, confronted major life events, and ... Read more

October 31, 2018October 29, 2018

I’m Living My Best Life

Columns, Positively MG - a Column by Megan Hunter

When you live each day unsure if it will be your last. If you fear that the next time you walk outside and look up at the sky to ... Read more

October 24, 2018October 23, 2018

Finding Happiness in the Midst of Sickness

Columns, Positively MG - a Column by Megan Hunter

This past weekend, I attended my doctor’s “special patient day,” a morning event with tea, snacks, and entertainment by local musician Joshua na die Reën. The staff from my doctor’s office was ... Read more

October 17, 2018October 15, 2018

Finding the Right Doctor Is Key to Good Long-term Care

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Choosing your healthcare provider can be as important and daunting a challenge as finding your life partner. You need someone who will advocate for you and who has your ... Read more

October 10, 2018October 9, 2018

My Animals Are More than Pets

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My husband and I have a cat and two dogs because I believe no home is complete without pets to love. Our animals sleep in our bed and come ... Read more

September 26, 2018September 25, 2018

The Lost Stem Cell Transplant Hope

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What do you do when told there is a treatment that could put you into remission, but your health insurance denies it because there “isn’t enough clinical evidence”? There will ... Read more

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

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