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May 21
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One of the biggest helps for me with brain disfunction is water aerobics. Our pool at the casino is a bit on the cold side and in a one hour workout I will see and feel improvements. Neurologists do not understand the connection, but encourage me and even suggest cold plunges. I say maybe not…lol..

May 22
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Hey 👋🏾😎❤️🥰
So I initially was taking ginkgo Bilbao and it was working pretty well when I was in my 40s. Now that Im 65 I take Vitmin A as well as eating foods that help with brain and memory health. I do word puzzles and play games that require me to figure out strategies. I listen to audio books that have details like scenery, fashion etc.
Music with lyrics that are easy for me to remember.
Stuff like that and it does help to write stuff down but if you can't remember where you wrote lol. Cause that happens to me.
But using functions in her phone like reminders. Repeating out loud a particular thing. Our muscle memory needs a jolt when brain fog hits.
My daughter has adhd and dyslexia so a lot of the things I do now are things I used to help her stay focused and organized.
Lastly when we use our finger tips on a thing, pick anything, we create a muscle memory of that thing.
So writing with her finger in sand helps and its fun.
My house was a mess but worked for her and use some of these today on myself
It comes down to repetition repetition repetition.

I hope I was helpful 😎

May 21
MGteam

Is hydration alone enough to address brain fog in myasthenia gravis? It's a great question, and while staying hydrated is genuinely helpful, it's only one piece of a bigger picture.

Brain fog is actually quite common in MG — around 60% of people with MG report memory difficulties. There are several MG-related reasons it Show Full Answer

Is hydration alone enough to address brain fog in myasthenia gravis? It's a great question, and while staying hydrated is genuinely helpful, it's only one piece of a bigger picture.

Brain fog is actually quite common in MG — around 60% of people with MG report memory difficulties. There are several MG-related reasons it can occur:

- AChR antibodies (found in most people with MG) can reduce acetylcholine activity in the brain, affecting memory and thinking
- Poor sleep — more than half of people with MG experience insomnia
- Muscle fatigue from MG can also contribute to mental fatigue
- MG medications like prednisone can cause mood changes, anxiety, and insomnia — all of which worsen brain fog It would be worth going back to her neurologist and asking specifically about these MG-related causes, especially if she's on prednisone or experiencing poor sleep. Newer MG therapies may also help reduce reliance on steroids, which could ease brain fog.

One MGteam member shared a practical tip: writing everything down on a large block calendar helped them manage day-to-day forgetfulness. Simple strategies like to-do lists can genuinely make a difference while the underlying causes are being addressed.

May 21
A MGteam Member

😆 yes I was like what?! Even my daughter said water I need water

May 24
A MGteam Member

Hi Johanna! As you know, I’m no doctor, but if my doctor said that about my son I wouldn’t be too happy. It’s not just hydration. She has MG! I believe in helping ourselves as much as possible, ie staying hydrated, eating foods that help us, but at the end of the day our kids have MG. I hope she feels better soon.

💗 elisa

May 23

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