Tag: Myasthenia Gravis
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Medical Alert
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsAre you wearing a medical alert insignia? When I was first diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis, my neurologist recommended I wear some type of medical alert insignia. He explained that people with MG should not receive general anesthesia. In the event of an emergency, where a person with MG may be unconscious, the medical alert insignia…
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Family and Friends
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsFamily and friends play a huge role in our fight against Myasthenia Gravis. Sometimes we need their physical assistance, but all of the time we need their love and understanding. The best way to do that is in person. I realize that’s not always practical for some. Careers have pulled our family to different regions…
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Laughter… the Best Medicine
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsI’ve been writing this blog for a little over two months now. It’s therapy for me and hopefully helpful for you. Whether you’re someone who suffers from Myasthenia Gravis or a caregiver, a family member, or a friend, I hope there’s been something in my messages that you’ve found helpful. One thing I’ve noticed about…
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Good Days and Bad Days
Greg Olsen
in ThoughtsEveryone with Myasthenia Gravis has good days and bad days. Today I want to write about how to best deal with each. Let’s start with the good days. We usually recognize a good day soon after waking in the morning. We feel well-rested. Our symptoms are in check, We feel like we may have a…