3 ways to create awareness in this month that recognizes MG
It’s crazy to think that I’m approaching my 30th month of writing my column, “The Whispered Roar,” for Myasthenia…
Articles by Shawna Barnes
4 environmental considerations I keep in mind with MG
Because of myasthenia gravis (MG), not only do I have to keep track of the food I eat, the…
I was pleasantly surprised by my first hypnotherapy session
As you watch the scene unfold, you see someone standing before a person who’s seated. The person who’s standing swings…
With myasthenia gravis, uncertainty is the only certainty
When explaining myasthenia gravis (MG) to someone, I often describe it as a “fickle [expletive].” With MG, there seems…
To those recently diagnosed with MG, you’re in the right place
If you’ve been recently diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) and you’re looking for a website to help you understand…
3 analogies to explain what it’s like living with myasthenia gravis
I admit it. I’m a nerd. I like the science gobbledygook. I thoroughly enjoy digging into the PubMed catalog…
Comparing ourselves to others doesn’t make the journey easier
“Disabled.” It’s a word with many meanings that trigger a gamut of feelings. Myasthenia gravis (MG) is considered a…
3 tips for applying makeup without exacerbating MG symptoms
Makeup is one of those things that we women use to “put our face on,” so to speak. But when…
When chronic health diagnoses cloud the treatment of acute issues
For the first time in a long time, I was frustrated with care that I had received. I recently had…
New household help eases the burden on my spouse and caregiver
If you were given the gift of nine extra hours a week, what would you do? This was the situation…