Life with myasthenia gravis can be incredibly frustrating. At times, it feels like no one understands my battle and what…
Articles by Retha De Wet
Few activities send endorphins rushing through my body like jogging. Exercise has many benefits, both mental and physical. This…
Struggling with physical and mental health is challenging. In my case, myasthenia gravis shined a light on underlying anxiety, and…
The emergency room has never been a particularly amicable place. It is an assembly point for people in discomfort searching…
Like most chronically ill people, I often get the line, “I don’t know how you do it.” To be completely…
Hospital visits that end up going less than smoothly either make or break your spirit. Physical strength comes and goes…
If I wear a high-cut top or a scarf, you won’t see the 15-cm (almost 6-inch) line plunging from my…
Myasthenics adjusting to reduced physical abilities must make lifestyle adaptations. To ensure the continuation of my tertiary studies, I’ve acquired…
Wondering about the reasons behind life-changing moments is only natural. It is normal to guess what your part in your…
Nothing has ever made me feel more alone in this world than lying awake in my hospital bed at night.