Randy, I tried to work for a while with MG, but I just couldn't handle the ups and downs, I could work for a while but then had a few big crashes and couldn't work for 3 to 4 weeks at a time, I'd return again and kept going through the same cycle. I could usually work for about 12 hrs per week with MG, but even that was difficult.

Finally decided working was making my MG worse and I decided to take some time off. I applied for social security disability but haven't found out yet if I get it. I haven't been working for a while now (since November I think) and am living on my savings account. I feel pretty good as far as MG symptoms go, not great, but I can actually live, now that I am not working. The brain fog is lifting and I can walk without falling, to be honest it feels wonderful.

It is nice to be able to regularly care for myself and not spend days in bed. If I kept trying to work I think I'd end up in the emergency room regularly. If I don't get disability I don't know what I will do. For now I am doing my best to enjoy my days and heal as much as possible, just in case I have to go back to work.

I recommend for anyone with MG to apply for social security disability, and to stop working for a while at least, it helps to have free time to learn a new way of living. Of course, everyone is different, this is only what I have learned from my own experiences. I suspect anyone would have relief from some of the symptoms if they stopped working.

For me, I hope to return to work part time even if I get disability, but these days spent healing feel so good.

I wish you well.