Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune, neuromuscular disease characterized by
fluctuating weakness of the voluntary muscle groups. It is a potentially fatal
disease without a cure; however, with early diagnosis and proper medical
treatment, the disease can be controlled. The prevalence of MG in the
United States is estimated to be about 20 out of 100,000. Symptoms include
fatigue, droopy eyelids, double vision, and difficulty smiling, speaking,
swallowing, and breathing.
For more information, check out the links below or our newsletters
Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America Patient Information -
Downloadable, printable brochures on MG, treatments, and other issues
Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America Professional Manual -
Download free or order (pay shipping costs) for yourself or your physicians -
information on all aspects of treating MG
Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America Podcasts - Listen to podcasts on a
variety of topics for those affected by MG from leading MG neurologists and
from a partnership with the American Association of Neuromuscular &
Electrodiagnostic Medicine. (Scroll down to the podcast section)
Medline Plus Patient Education Tutorial - an easy-to-understand slide
presentation on MG, with options for interactive, self-playing, or text
summary.
MG: A Neurologist's Perspective - a Powerpoint presentation on MG and
common treatments from a Canadian neurologists. (Powerpoint is needed to
open this link)
Preparing for Travel with MG - a booklet in pdf format created for one of our
support groups
Preparing for Emergencies with MG - a booklet in pdf format created for one
of our support groups
Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America Annual Meeting Presentations -
Listen to or read presentations on Maturing with MG, Strategies for Dealing
with Fatigue, and More!
NetWellness - Information on MG and Q&A with doctors
Mayo Clinic - Overview of Symptoms, Treatment, Lifestyle, etc.
Washington University - Technical information on all forms of MG, includes
information on diagnostic tests
Early History of MG - Highlights doctors who have made major contributions
to the study and treatment of MG
fluctuating weakness of the voluntary muscle groups. It is a potentially fatal
disease without a cure; however, with early diagnosis and proper medical
treatment, the disease can be controlled. The prevalence of MG in the
United States is estimated to be about 20 out of 100,000. Symptoms include
fatigue, droopy eyelids, double vision, and difficulty smiling, speaking,
swallowing, and breathing.
For more information, check out the links below or our newsletters
Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America Patient Information -
Downloadable, printable brochures on MG, treatments, and other issues
Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America Professional Manual -
Download free or order (pay shipping costs) for yourself or your physicians -
information on all aspects of treating MG
Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America Podcasts - Listen to podcasts on a
variety of topics for those affected by MG from leading MG neurologists and
from a partnership with the American Association of Neuromuscular &
Electrodiagnostic Medicine. (Scroll down to the podcast section)
Medline Plus Patient Education Tutorial - an easy-to-understand slide
presentation on MG, with options for interactive, self-playing, or text
summary.
MG: A Neurologist's Perspective - a Powerpoint presentation on MG and
common treatments from a Canadian neurologists. (Powerpoint is needed to
open this link)
Preparing for Travel with MG - a booklet in pdf format created for one of our
support groups
Preparing for Emergencies with MG - a booklet in pdf format created for one
of our support groups
Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America Annual Meeting Presentations -
Listen to or read presentations on Maturing with MG, Strategies for Dealing
with Fatigue, and More!
NetWellness - Information on MG and Q&A with doctors
Mayo Clinic - Overview of Symptoms, Treatment, Lifestyle, etc.
Washington University - Technical information on all forms of MG, includes
information on diagnostic tests
Early History of MG - Highlights doctors who have made major contributions
to the study and treatment of MG
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