I’ve talked about how my social life came to a screeching halt when I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. This included vacations and especially vacations to warmer climates because heat seems to aggravate my symptoms. The concept of traveling with mg is hard to wrap your mind around. The application is even harder. Environment factor[...]
We're back with another Pass The Mic Interview. This time we have Jessica P who has graciously shared her myasthenia gravis journey with us. Check out her interview below. Name, Age, City & State Jessica P. , 40, Roanoke, VA How old were you when you were diagnosed with myasthenia gravis? What events led up to the diagnosis? In[...]
If you have myasthenia gravis the first thing you’ll learn is that there is no cure. However, over time and with medical advancement there are several treatments available to keep the systems managed. I’d like to start a new thing in which I breakdown the various medications and therapies for the treatment of myasthenia gravis: Pills[...]
It’s been months since I’ve done an overall status check in. Mostly because nothing has really changed in my health. I’m holding steady in seeing great improvement since my thymectomy. However, I still have days when great is just ok. After months of tracking I’ve concluded that my menstruation most definitely affects my MG. I[...]
A couple months ago, I had my first cryotherapy session. As you know, I’m constantly looking for natural and less harsh methods to assist my body in being the best it can be. You may also know that I have an affinity to high priced things. So when I found a groupon for it, I knew it was a sign. I had to try it. What is Cryotherapy? Cr[...]
Guess What?!?!! I’ve officially completed one month AIP. Can you believe it? I can but I can’t. I told y'all at the beginning of the month that I was gonna commit to AIP and here I am on the other side of it. It wasn't that I thought I was incapable of doing it. I just wasn’t sure if I was going to go through with it. Guess all tha[...]