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February 22, 2019February 21, 2019

Finding Peace in My Friendship with Linda, Who Has Cystic Fibrosis

A Good Life with Bad Muscles - a Column by Retha De Wet, Columns

Doctors diagnosed me with myasthenia gravis at the end of my first year at university. I was symptomatic the entire year and running from specialist to specialist begging for ... Read more

February 20, 2019February 19, 2019

‘Tired’ Is an Understatement for People with Chronic Illness

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When someone with a chronic illness says they are tired, they don’t simply mean, “Oh, I could probably do with a nap.” They mean that their body is beyond ... Read more

February 13, 2019February 12, 2019

Chemotherapy Is Not Just for Cancer

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“I’m going in for chemotherapy.” That was my response when people inquired about my treatment plan. “But you don’t have cancer.” That was the reply I got from most ... Read more

February 8, 2019February 6, 2019

Simple Ways to Support a Significant Other Living with MG

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I might have been dealt an unlucky hand in terms of my general health, but I believe I was the luckiest of all when it came to assigning significant ... Read more

February 1, 2019January 30, 2019

The Changes I Made to Accommodate MG in My Life

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A diagnosis of MG inevitably leads to several adaptations in daily life. These adaptations, in turn, result in functioning that is closer to normal. They also ensure a distance ... Read more

January 25, 2019January 24, 2019

I’m Accepting How MG Has Changed My Body

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Being diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG) is a heavy burden to bear. In the years following my diagnosis, my medication dosages increased and I gained weight. I find it ... Read more

January 23, 2019January 22, 2019

I Discovered the Magic of Having a Port

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Last year, I had a port fitted. This is a small medical device placed under the skin just under the collarbone. It allows for drips to be set up ... Read more

January 18, 2019January 17, 2019

Whatever the Weather, I Am Equipped

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Scientific literature clearly establishes that weather, particularly temperature, can influence the severity of myasthenia gravis symptoms. Cold weather is infamous for being worse for pain and hot weather results ... Read more

January 16, 2019January 16, 2019

‘Healthy’ Doesn’t Necessarily Mean ‘Normal’

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For the past two years, pipes have been sticking out of my chest. I have had a port beneath the skin just under my collarbone. Many treatments have caused me ... Read more

January 11, 2019January 9, 2019

A Day in the Life of a Person with MG

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What is the first thing you do when you wake up? You might have answered, “I take a shower” or “I drink coffee.” However, the first thing everyone does when ... Read more

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