Supplemental Therapies

Myasthenia gravis can be fought with traditional medicine. But how else can you take a measure of control over your illness?

• Eat healthy. Good advice for everyone, right? Does your medication increase your appetite, or causes fluid retention, bone loss, or anemia? Ask your doctor if you should adjust your diet to ease medication side effects.
• Exercise. Naturally you have to tailor your activity to your illness. Consider yoga, chair exercise, isometrics, or taking a walk.
• Manage stress. Consult with your doctor and consider options such as acupuncture, biofeedback, meditation or massage therapy.
• Talk to others. Combat isolation by calling friends and family. Or contact a support group.
• Trust your spiritual side. For many, dealing with illness can be a conversation-starter with God.

Unless otherwise stated, the information provided here is of a general nature, composed by non-medical personnel. It is meant to be accurate and helpful advice for MG patients. It is not intended to be medical opinion, nor is it a substitute for personal professional medical care.