Mindfulness
Hydration shows up quietly in how long your energy holds and in how your body recovers between moments. There’s no finish line here. This is something you come back to.
Hydration shows up quietly in how long your energy holds and in how your body recovers between moments. There’s no finish line here. This is something you come back to.
Most people don’t think about water until something feels off. By opening this, you already are. For those of us with MG, small, steady choices often matter more than big fixes. Hydration is one of the few things that can support the body without asking much back. Today isn’t about hitting a number or doing it right. It’s about giving your system a little more support than it had yesterday. That alone puts you in a good place.
or people living with myasthenia gravis, hydration can quietly affect how the day unfolds. Adequate fluids may help support:
• Swallowing comfort when fatigue sets in
• Energy stability later in the day
• Muscle endurance during longer or more active periods
• Medication tolerance for some people
This isn’t a treatment and it won’t change MG itself, but it can reduce avoidable strain on a system that already works hard. Small, steady hydration tends to matter more than volume.
For many people with MG, fatigue isn’t just about exertion. It’s also about how quickly the body loses support between moments.
Staying reasonably hydrated can help soften those drops, not by boosting energy, but by helping you hold onto what you already have.
With MG, large swings often matter more than totals. Spacing hydration across the day can feel easier on the body than trying to catch up all at once. This is about rhythm, not rules.
Many kids do fine with 1 glass for every ~40–50 pounds of body weight, spread across the day. Smaller sips more often usually work better than large amounts at once.
A common reference is 4–6 glasses over the course of the day. Needs shift with heat, activity, and fatigue.
Many people land around 6–8 glasses. Some days need less. Some days need more.
Bodies vary. MG varies. Days vary. Use this as orientation, not obligation. Drinking water can suck and even be challenging I know, but trust me over time you will see the difference
Showing up matters more than the volume. Consistency beats perfection every time.

Water works better when it stays in the body.
A small amount of electrolytes can help with fluid retention, especially for people who fatigue easily or sweat more than they realize.
For MG, this can matter on:
Warm days
Light activity days
Days when energy drops faster than expected
This doesn’t mean sports drinks or loading up on sugar.
Sometimes it’s just adding a pinch of support to what you’re already doing.
If plain water feels like work, this makes it easier to keep coming back to it.
You’ll need:
A pitcher of cold water
A small handful of fresh mint
A few slices of cucumber or lemon (optional)
Lightly crush the mint in your hand before adding it.
Let everything sit for 10–15 minutes.
The flavor stays subtle.
No sugar. No heaviness. Just enough to make water feel more inviting.
Some people find this easier to sip throughout the day, especially when fatigue makes swallowing feel more effortful.
Answer honestly. The baseline holds when you show up.