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Hi Natty
Well- there aren't many of us MG'ers but I'm one too. Recent dx but symptoms present for 7+ yrs. For me I find that I have to break my judgment of my limp and slurs before I can expect anyone to view me as myself and not my illness. I heard on the CBC yesterday that first impressions are largely a result of your own sub-conscious.
MG is a burden, yes, but maybe we have the duty to break the stigma around disability, and I believe that comes first with ourselves.
A bit preachy maybe- and a constant inner battle certainly- but worth it? I think so.
Hugs,
Jen:redpinkhe
brooklynnatty
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Hi there:
I love this site!!!!:bowingpur There's something for everyone here. This my first post and I have a concern. For the past 2 1/2 years I have been experiencing speech difficulties stemming from a very difficult birth resulting in stroke like symptoms. I have had Myasthenia Gravis for the past 12 years and it was viciously exacerbated after the birth of my beautiful daughter. I am an LPN and haven't been able to work since receiving my license (I became pregnant shortly after graduating) I would LOVE to work but feel intimidated by my nasal voice. Some words don't come out clearly. I don't speak on the phone much due to this problem. Although the condition is slowly getting better, I am still reluctant to "step out". ANY words of advice on what area of nursing I should try that won't require me to speak TOO much and any additional advice would be GOLDEN.
Thank you for reading
Natty