|
|
|
All of the listed brochures can be ordered by contacting the
MGFI office (see
below).
A Practical Guide to Myasthenia Gravis, A
Handbook for Patients and Families, by John Keesey, M.D. and Rena
Sonshine. This pamphlet was written by a neurologist and a patient to
summarize information about myasthenia gravis (MG) in simple language.
Includes drug interaction table. Price: $1.50 each.
Myasthenia Gravis Survival Guide, A Guide to
Patient Directed Health Management & Successful Coping with Chronic
Illness, by Jeanne Rhynsburger, RN, NMCC, ASL. The primary
purpose of this guide is to help those with myasthenia gravis more
fully understand and cope with their disease process. The focus
of this educational and personal support material is to provide the
tools to put you back in the "driver seat" and empower you to regain a
sense of control over your life. Price: $2.50 each.
These remaining brochures are available at no charge.
Brochures describing general MG disease management:
 |
Emergency Management of MG
|
|
Nutrition and MG
|
|
Home Injury Prevention
|
|
Facts About Autoimmune MG for Patients and Families
|
Brochures describing treatments:
|
Intravenous Immunoglobulins (IVIg Therapy)
|
|
Imuran
|
|
Thymectomy
|
|
CellCept (Mycophenolate Mofetil)
|
|
Plasmapheresis
|
|
Mestinon
|
|
Prednisone
|
General Brochures:
|
Rx for Illinois, A Partnership for Prescription
Assistance
|
|
Myasthenia Gravis
Foundation of Illinois, Inc.©
310
W. Lake Street, Suite 219,
Elmhurst, IL 60126
630-835-0153, 800-888-6208
Contact Us |
Disclaimer
|
Privacy Policy
Copyright ©
MGFI 2003 - 2005, All rights reserved.
MGFI is a 501(c) (3) charity.
|
|
|
Donate to MGFI
Volunteers and
donations are what keep the MGFI going.
Without them we would not be able to sponsor research or provide
patient services. If you would like to donate some
time or money to
MGFI it would be most appreciated. You can
donate directly to the MGFI or you can donate through any one of several
charities. |
|
