The color teal has meaning in myasthenia gravis — and more
Blue used to be my favorite color. After I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG), I found myself…
Articles by Shawna Barnes
Navigating the emotional ups and downs of life with MG
There’s no denying it: Living with myasthenia gravis (MG) can make a person feel insane. One minute I’m celebrating…
Learning how what I eat can fuel my body’s response
Six months can feel like forever. Using an elimination diet to detect food sensitivities can seem to last forever.
How quicksand, elephants, and sirens relate to living with MG
Close your eyes and imagine that you’re in a diving suit, swimming in a warm and comfortable lagoon. You find…
How to pick the best seat on a plane when you live with MG
Do you prefer a window seat or an aisle seat when you travel? Before I got sick during my deployment…
A day in the life of having MG while owning a business
It happened again. I received this comment, intended as a compliment, I think: “I don’t know how you do…
For me, tapering off prednisone is the story that never ends
Note: This column describes the author’s own experiences with prednisone. Not everyone will have the same response to treatment.
I’m learning to listen to the universe when it comes to self-care
Have you ever experienced a period of your life when the universe seemed to be sending signals that were subtle…
A self-care day results in unexpected troubles, new lessons
For the first time in a while, I decided to do something that was low maintenance but would help me…
My new workout plan is reminding me to take ‘messy action’
My husband, Justin, works in fitness. Six months ago he opened a small-group personal training gym in our little…