Tag: MGFA
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Strength in Numbers
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsIf you’ve read my blogs for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed that I often use the phrase #MGStrong. That hashtag goes back to the Twitter days and is now still active on X, after Twitter was purchased and the name changed. #MGStrong refers to the fact that if we remain strong together, we…
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Staying Positive
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsI’m frequently asked how I remain so positive while dealing with Myasthenia Gravis. Allow me first to explain that each person’s journey with MG is different. Some experience more severe symptoms than others. While I’m not at the level of being confined in a wheelchair or severely limited in what I can do, I have…
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Like a Bag of Chips
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsForrest Gump once said, “Life is like a box of chocolates…” I’ve discovered it’s more like a bag of chips. I was always an airplane cookie guy. Whenever the flight attendant came around, my go-to snack was the cookies they serve on the airplanes. A while back, I broke my routine. They were offering a…
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When I Struggle
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsIn addition to the physical side of Myasthenia Gravis, there is also a mental side. I thought I should spend a little time talking about that today. Let me first explain that I’m not a licensed counselor, and I’m not qualified to offer professional advice. However, I can share with you some of the issues…
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Finding Strength
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsA diagnosis of Myasthenia Gravis (MG) can feel overwhelming. The unpredictability, the fatigue, the daily struggles – it’s a lot to take in. You’re not alone, however, and more importantly, you’re stronger than you think. Living with MG isn’t easy, but it doesn’t define you. Every challenge you face is an opportunity to discover your…
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Drooping Eyelids
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsA reader recently contacted me and stated she has one eyelid that closes and shuts due to drooping during the day and then the other eyelid will close and shut. She asked if I’ve ever experienced this. I’ve never had my eyelids close and shut completely. They droop until they are about half-way closed when…
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsI know this is a blog about Myasthenia Gravis, but we’re going to take a little break, just for today, to tell you some facts about St. Patrick’s Day. Some of these, you may not have heard before. St. Patrick’s Day, celebrated on March 17th each year, honors St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland.…
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The Value of Distraction
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsIt’s been a while since I’ve shared a joke, so here’s one for you. An Irishman was sitting in the pub enjoying a few of his favorite ales. After downing a few too many, he decides he better go home. As he slides off his stool, he falls to the floor flat on his face.…
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Best Advice
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsA new reader recently asked the question, “What’s the best advice you can offer to someone who has recently been diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis?” Receiving a diagnosis of Myasthenia Gravis (MG) can be alarming, but it doesn’t have to be devastating. This rare, chronic neuromuscular disorder affects the voluntary muscles, often leading to muscle weakness,…
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Spams and Scams
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsHave you ever wondered why there is so much spam in our lives? It’s gotten to the point where you need to be cautious with each email or message you receive. Clicking on a link is now extremely dangerous because you don’t know where, or to what, it may lead. Years ago, before the computer…