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!

May 15, 2019May 13, 2019

Following Stem Cell Transplant, I’m Living My Best Life

Columns, Positively MG - a Column by Megan Hunter

When I underwent a stem cell transplant at the beginning of the year, I was given a 40 percent chance of survival — not just for the procedure to ... Read more

May 8, 2019May 6, 2019

Why This Year’s Birthday Is Extra Special

Columns, Positively MG - a Column by Megan Hunter

It is my birthday this month, and I could not be more excited. I am one of those people who cannot sleep the night before their birthday and will ... Read more

May 1, 2019April 30, 2019

Why Ask, ‘Why Me?’ Don’t Play The Blame Game with Yourself

Columns, Positively MG - a Column by Megan Hunter

I don’t know about you, but whenever something bad happens in my life, I ask, “Why me?” I don’t want to accept what has happened, so I think it must ... Read more

April 17, 2019April 16, 2019

Tell Me Why We Need to Talk About Organ Donation

Columns, Positively MG - a Column by Megan Hunter

Recently, I attended an event that reminded me of the importance of speaking up, letting others into your world, and starting a conversation to create awareness. The event was ... Read more

April 10, 2019April 9, 2019

With Rare Disease, You Must Be Your Own Advocate

Columns, Positively MG - a Column by Megan Hunter

Hearing the words “you have a rare disease” is not something you ever expect. Nor is it anything you could ever really prepare for. But unfortunately, it does happen ... Read more

April 3, 2019April 2, 2019

We Have More Similarities Than Differences

Columns, Positively MG - a Column by Megan Hunter

As a part of the rare disease community, I interact with many people who have unique differences to what society deems “normal.” They may have ports or permcaths, feeding ... Read more

March 27, 2019March 25, 2019

Essential Items I Pack for a Night Out

Columns, Positively MG - a Column by Megan Hunter

Last weekend, I was lucky enough to attend an Ed Sheeran concert. Passenger opened for him, and I danced the night away, smiling so much that my cheeks got sore. I ... Read more

March 20, 2019March 19, 2019

Chewing My Way Through the Tough Times

Columns, Positively MG - a Column by Megan Hunter

When I was first diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, I already was headed for a crisis. I had been battling symptoms for a couple of months, yet all of the ... Read more

March 13, 2019March 12, 2019

I’m Incredibly Thankful for My Support System

Columns, Positively MG - a Column by Megan Hunter

When I received my rare chronic illness diagnosis, I felt like I was all alone in the world and nobody truly understood what I was going through. My friends ... Read more

March 6, 2019March 6, 2019

Bullet Journaling and Chronic Illness Go Hand in Hand

Columns, Positively MG - a Column by Megan Hunter

I have been housebound since my stem cell transplant and was starting to get rather crabby about the whole situation. I am used to independence — visiting friends and ... Read more