Ensure scares me because I had a friend who had to drink it ( she was in a wheelchair) and became addicted. It was only after we were able to get her to eat small amounts of food that we (her mom) found that there was an addictive element to those drinks. She was replacing meals and I'm sure you're just adding it to your diet, but I would still be weary. I just saw what she went through. Something that is much better than Ensure and you will tell the difference the first day is Pure Synergy. My acupuncturist said that was the only thing I needed as it was so full of the goodies. I was on it before I ever met her and she was thrilled that I had been on it. www.thepuresynergy.company.com If that doesn't work, google it or Mitchell May. May is the creator and his story is amazing.

Hi Kimmer. I hate ensure because of the taste and can't imagine getting addicted for that simple reason. Yuck. I buy the premixed carnation instant breakfast and drink one bottle over the course of a day. It's much tastier (less vitamin taste) and if you add a little ice cream it's a wonderful milk shake and adds the calories and vitamins you're looking for. I'll have to visit that pure synergy website. I'm for anything that gets me out of one more pill.
Cathi

http://www.thesynergycompany.com/rr_mitchell.html

This is a better link. I checked the other one and it is not working anymore.

Hi Kimmer. I applaud you for taking the ensure. I hate it!! I've just been in ICU for 5 weeks and lived for 3 of them on fresubin which is a similar thing. Also full of nutrients but not very much more palatable and very rich. I have a problem with vitamins too though because all the multi vitamins seem to contain magnesium and that can exacerbate MG symptoms because it affects the neuro-muscular junction. So like you I end up taking tons of different minerals and vitamins seperately rather than just one tablet! Irritating hey!Ensure is certainly full of goodness if you can stomach it.
Ange

I've found that high protein foods make me feel better.

Thanks Everyone for all your imput, it is MUCH appreciated!!

Ensure?
I'm 'unsure' - it's in cases of emergency if you have to replace a meal.
And even then, it's better to do up a normal fruit/vegetable shake with protein powder.
It's filled with so many chemicals and artificial sweeteners - just try to read the 'ingredient' list and look up some of these words.
I'm surprised products like these are even on the shelves.
I drank it once when I had my wisdom teeth pulled - (like I said 'emergency).
Also, real food (even blended) is filled with natural enzymes which your body needs for proper digestion.
You don't want to weaken your body's natural digestion - that is just many other health problems waiting to happen.

I often use some type of berries, add soft tofu, spelt flakes, almond milk, w/ SPIRULINA (an algae that's rich in many minerals) Sometimes, I use less fruit and add spinach instead. There are tons of recipes to try.
Don't use cow's milk or bananas though - they promote the production of Yeast or Candida.
Sorry I rambled, but I am a self appointed nutritionist ;)
I healed myself from MG with a diet change ;)
Good luck!

MrsAga.....THANK YOU SO MUCH for giving me the insight I need! now let me tell ya something.......
Ever since my back surgery in March my MG has gone downhill, even had IVIG's, higher prednisone and you name it! BUT....my biggest problem is my NUTRITION!!! I believe I got SO MAD and HATE being weak that I am now ADDICTED to JUNK FOOD and DIET COKE!!! I drink almost a case of diet coke a day, eat cookies, ice cream and VERY seldom, if at all, a meal or anything good for me!!! :(
I NEED YOUR HELP to get me back on track PLEASE!! Maybe it is my nutrition that is making me weak???????
How do I start again, what can/should I drink....i'm tired of water!!
HELP ME PLEASE and THANK YOU for bringing the light to my eyes!!!
Kimmer :)

Nutrition! Yes my Mom was just diagnosed with MG and I would love to know how your diet can help in keeping this disease at bay. Her's is not that great, but I think if she knew that it would make a difference in her MG symptoms.

Mrs Aga, you said "I healed myself from MG with a diet change"

How did you accomplish this? I am trying to do the very same thing. I believe that this is from the intestine, and needs to be treated there more than anywhere else. Please help me with some insight, I am a healthy, and used ot be very active 38 year old man. Thanks for any insight, I am excited just to hear someone say that around here....