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The Top 3 tasks I need help with because of myasthenia gravis
My hygiene sucks. All of it. It’s better now, but that’s because I swallowed my pride and admitted to…
How to Manage Medical Burnout With Myasthenia Gravis
Sixty-one days, 8.7 weeks, two months, or one-sixth of a year — that’s how much time I spent…
What Happens When You Have Myasthenia Gravis and Get Sick?
Neon green snot runs out of my nose and down the back of my throat. A cough sounds like I’ve…
How Traffic Lights Can Help Explain Energy Levels With MG
“Red light!” “Green light, … red light!” Are you smiling as you remember playing Red Light, Green Light in the…
The Relationships Among Obesity, Prednisone, and Myasthenia Gravis
I’m fat. My body mass index (BMI) is currently 37.9 kg/m2. (The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute notes…
Instead of a New Year’s Resolution, I’m Choosing an Action Word
Refresh. Renew. Reflect. Reset. It’s the time of year when folks tend to reflect on the months gone by and…
Myasthenia Gravis Has Given Me Hard Lessons and Great Gifts
There’s snow on the ground and a nip in the air. The smell of burning wood fills the air, with…
What They Don’t Tell You About Getting an Implanted Port
“It really won’t hurt, but it will pull. Your skin will turn yellow. You should be back to normal in…
How I Navigate Eating at Holiday Parties With Myasthenia Gravis
‘Tis the season! The last month of the year is filled with various celebrations, parties, and gatherings, depending on your…