Myasthenia Gravis

[livingwith]

Why do most people,including doctors suddenly become defensive to the word MG? When I try to explain it,people act like I am crazy or because they haven’t heard of it then it must not exist.The neurologist tells me to avoid stress, but how can I when I am treated like a druggy or an acoholic? To beat all, S.S. told me to get out and work because it is all make believe.I have worked at the same job for 30 years and am treated like I am lazy or trying to get something for nothing.It is very ...Read the full article

[SissyMom]

When I got sick in the late 80's. I had been working 12 hours minimum a day & driving 2 hours a day. Then I got sick, had surgery & just kept getting worse. I got so bad that I could not sit up for more than 5 minutes. People treated me the same way. That is one reason why it took me so long (1 1/2 years) to accept that I needed to take care of my body if it was ever going to be any use any more. Just don't listen to them or expect them to understand. I am just guessing, but I think SS is an abusive person. Get rid of SS. And take care of yourself.