My Experience with Myasthenia Gravis and Cholesterol MedicationIn September 2019, I was in the emergency room with extremely high blood pressure. I was started on atorvastatin because of my high cholesterol levels. Atorvastatin is a drug that... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
Juggling Myasthenia Gravis and Other Health ConditionsTraveling the world, mountain and rock climbing, skydiving, deep sea fishing, going to an arts performance, or simply going to a sporting event or tourist trap ... these are all... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What Happened to My Face?Years before I was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG), there were times when the left side of my face just seemed to sag way down. For the most part, I'm... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Getting a Colonoscopy When You Have Myasthenia GravisI know everybody loves to get colonoscopy! I just recently had my third colonoscopy, but it was the first one after being officially diagnosed with myasthenia gravis (MG). Although I... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
The Unusual Night with Myasthenia GravisIt's nothing new for me to go to bed around 8:30 PM. I'm not usually tired at that time, the problem is I no longer have any core body strength... By Sally Farrier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Encouragement from StrangersFor the most part, writing articles about my life with myasthenia gravis (MG) is pretty easy to do. I have read once that to be a good writer, you write... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My Reaction to Insecticides, Pesticides, and HerbicidesThe other day I was in the house when I heard a plane. It was flying low, I could tell by the sound of the engine. I live in a... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Muscles with Myasthenia GravisOur muscles are funny things. If we don't use them, we lose them. Our muscles have memory and remember how to do things. But when you have myasthenia gravis (MG)... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
The Holidays with Myasthenia GravisI remember the busy days of preparing for the holidays. There was always so much to do, but I never gave it a second thought. Between preparing meals, decorating, shopping... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Trying to Stay Positive When Living with Myasthenia GravisOne of the hardest things to do when living with any chronic health condition is trying to stay positive. I was diagnosed with seronegative myasthenia gravis (MG) about 2 years... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When Is It Too Much?Some mornings I wake up and I know right from the start ... today I just need to rest. Now mind you, I do have to take Mestinon every 2... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
My Unexpected Insurance Company AllyMyasthenia gravis (MG) can be scary when you are left by yourself to figure out what is going on. Knowing who to call when you think there is a problem... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Trying to Work After Almost Two YearsAs we all know, myasthenia gravis (MG) is a roller coaster ride that we didn't voluntarily get on, but we're on the ride anyway! Because of MG, I've had several... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
How I Explain MG to OthersI can start out the day just fine. I'm ready to go as if I didn't have myasthenia gravis (MG), even if it's a day where I'm a little slow... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
I Hate It, I Hate It, I Hate It!I'm a bit frustrated right now. I'm hoping some of you can help me! I'm going to give some examples of why I hate myasthenia gravis (MG). I'm a pretty... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
My Experience Taking Mycophenolate Mofetil (CellCept)Just after getting diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, I started taking Mestinon. It quickly made an amazing difference. A few months later, I started into an exacerbation, so my neurologist started... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Firing My NeurologistI wrote an article called "My Experience with Doctors and Misdiagnoses" where I talked about how I finally got to meet with a neurologist who was able to figure out... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
MG WarriorI am alone! No one understands what it's like for me. There's that deep pain inside, I just want to cry! The feeling is there and I just want to... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
What Now?I am so frustrated, I'm not quite sure what to do! It already took 48 years to get a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis (MG) - the entire time there were... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Can Anybody Understand?I have myasthenia gravis (MG)! Each minute of each day can change rapidly, leaving my life in limbo when it comes to what I'm able to do. Sometimes daily life... By Sally Farrier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments