Researchers have been able to identify specific microbes that are associated with a higher risk of developing #myastheniagravis.
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Here is a correlation of a large population of people from Hampstead Heath in the UK becoming ill with myasthenia gravis in 1939 due to the agonies of defeat from the war. This is clearly the effects of mental/emotional distress on physical health
Talking to people about your rare condition isn’t always easy, but sharing your experiences could raise awareness of your condition and help you get support where you need it.
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You will need a counselor or someone to confide in, if you are diagnosed with MG. The more stressed I am, the sicker I will be. Mental health and wellness is a big factor in treating Myasthenia Gravis.
#counseling#diagnosis#mentalhealth#MGHelp#myastheniagravis
"If I cancel plans to go out and eat or hang out last minute, it’s not because of you, and it’s not because I don’t want to hang out. If I cancel, chances are it’s because I need time to rest and regain energy from just getting through the day."
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"Patient voice means being heard in all aspects. Not just by medical professionals, but by family, friends, & colleagues! It's difficult enough to have a rare disease, explaining a million times over and over again to people who refuse to understand." #MG https://t.co/w5dkvw8uQ7
I quickly realized that the more stressed I was, the sicker I was. Experiencing Autonomic Claustrophobia caused my endocrine system to be overtaxed. When this happens, the body over produces hormones such as cortisol which will compromise the immune system.
We asked our rare disease community to tell us about their communication experiences with doctors and healthcare professionals. Only 11.5% of participants rated their experience as easy or very easy.
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With the onset of #impairedspeech and the changes in my body, I was in crisis. I didn't know where to turn. I created this platform to help others so they don't have to endure what I did. Visit https://t.co/dry92c2KJg to learn more.
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