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!

March 18, 2020March 17, 2020

Fighting to Live During a Nationwide COVID-19 Lockdown

Columns, Positively MG - a Column by Megan Hunter

On March 15, South Africa waited with bated breath for its president to address new measures to fight COVID-19. Countless messages of anticipation cycled between family and friends in ... Read more

March 11, 2020March 10, 2020

Let’s Work Together to Stay Safe During the Coronavirus Crisis

Columns, Positively MG - a Column by Megan Hunter

Last week, we had the first COVID-19 diagnosis in South Africa, and everyone immediately dashed to their panic stations. People flocked to pharmacies to buy all of the masks, ... Read more

March 4, 2020March 2, 2020

Expressing Gratitude: Being ‘Rare’ Has Positive Attributes, Too

Columns, Positively MG - a Column by Megan Hunter

Being diagnosed with a rare disease is heart-wrenching and difficult, and something one usually never expects. It changes the course of a person’s life, leading them down a path ... Read more

February 26, 2020February 25, 2020

Being Told Your Symptoms Are ‘All in Your Head’ Has an Emotional Toll

Columns, Positively MG - a Column by Megan Hunter

Receiving a diagnosis for a rare disease takes an average of 4.8 years, according to one study. That means almost five years of daily struggles with an unknown cause. ... Read more

February 19, 2020February 18, 2020

Rare Disease Day in South Africa Is a Chance to Promote Change

Columns, Positively MG - a Column by Megan Hunter

Rare Disease Day on Feb. 29 is an important advocacy effort for every one of us fighting a rare disease, every minute of every day. It is a day ... Read more

February 12, 2020February 10, 2020

My Body and Mind Are Exhausted Following Chemotherapy

Columns, Positively MG - a Column by Megan Hunter

I had chemotherapy about 10 days ago and returned to work later that day to ensure that I was on top of things before a weekend of recovery. My ... Read more

February 5, 2020February 3, 2020

Hospital Smells Trigger Deep Memories of Past Treatments

Columns, Positively MG - a Column by Megan Hunter

Last week, I visited my doctor because I could feel my health slip-sliding down a waterslide and didn’t want to end up back in the intensive care unit. When ... Read more

January 29, 2020January 27, 2020

Looking Back at My Metaphorical Mountain

Columns, Positively MG - a Column by Megan Hunter

A memory popped up on my Facebook page recently that left me speechless. I think that sometimes we are so busy simply placing one foot in front of the ... Read more

January 22, 2020January 20, 2020

Understanding Our MG Challenges: What We Want You to Know

Columns, Positively MG - a Column by Megan Hunter

A rare disease diagnosis takes you on a different path than that of your friends and family. It means you have to count your spoons, plan your life, and ... Read more

January 15, 2020January 13, 2020

You’ve Received a Myasthenia Gravis Diagnosis — Now What?

Columns, Positively MG - a Column by Megan Hunter

When you finally receive your diagnosis of myasthenia gravis, it will probably come as a huge relief. You have likely been sent from doctor to doctor as they try ... Read more