Life Style Tips For Myasthenia Gravis
From weakness shall come strength is the motto. A strong mind that can accept the condition that you have is a must. What follows is a list of lifestyle tips.
- Make regular visits to your doctor
- Try cutting down alcohol and tobacco
- Take adequate rest; avoid getting exhausted by strenuous works
- Eye drops and eye gels can prevent dryness
- Forget ego and always call for help when required
- Avoid getting too hot or cold; avoid very hot baths
- Instead of huge heavy meals divide your diet into frequent tiny instalments
- Talk with your doctor before taking drugs that are not related to your MG
- Eat warm rather than hot meals. Do sip a cold drink during a hot or warm meal.
- Foods like tough meat that require excessive chewing must be avoided
- Give rest to jaw between mouthfuls
- Though strenuous exercises exhaust you, the importance of exercising your body has to be stressed! Muscles and bones are to be kept in shape. Health adjusted work outs are prescribed
