MG Case Study: Kristen Graham

Before I heard Valerie's presentation of Myasthenia gravis, I had no idea what this diagnosis was or the symptoms that went along with it. I learned that symptoms of MG include muscle fatigue, weakness, double vision, and facial drooping, and can be induced by stress. For Kristen, having this diagnosis made her occupation of being a hairdresser very difficult, since she has to be on her feet all day and have the stamina and endurance to get through the day. Kristen has been on medication for MG before, but is currently off all medications, and is focusing on maintaining life balance, independence, and energy conservation by doing yoga in order to decrease the severity of her symptoms. MG can be debilitating for some individuals, but luckily for Kristen, her symptoms are managed by the techniques listed above. Her main goal is to live her life to the fullest, and not let her diagnosis get in the way of her living her life the way she wants.