Posts Tagged: myasthenia

Better Breathing Thru Technology – Videos

FALL SEMINAR My MG Journey – Speaker Sara Hasemeyer Better Breathing through Technology – Speaker Sally O’Meara, RN On November 4, 45 myasthenia gravis patients and friends attended Conquer MG’s Fall Patient Seminar at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois. Sally O’Meara, RN, carefully explained the features and mask options for assistive breathing devices such as Bi-PAPs and home… Read more »

Myasthenia Gravis & Drug Interactions

If you have myasthenia gravis, it’s not unusual to be taking multiple medications. How do those drugs interact with drugs for infection, pain, or other illnesses, or with the over-the-counter (OTC) medications and supplements that can be found in most people’s medicine chests? The topic of “Myasthenia Gravis and Drug Interactions” was addressed at Conquer… Read more »

Myasthenia Gravis and Medications – Fall 2016 Patient Meeting

Saturday, October 29, 2016 Advocate Christ Hospital Conference Center, Entrance F 4440 W. 95th Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 NW corner of hospital campus at Kilbourn & 93rd Street Park in Lot E or use valet parking at Entrance F Speaker: Mitra Habibi, PharmD; College of Pharmacy, University of Illinois at Chicago How crowded is your medicine chest?… Read more »

Strides Against MG Walk – see pics & still donate!

                  Year 4 for STRIDES AGAINST MG Walk! Get ready for a family-friendly celebration with bubbles and hula hoops, games and giveaways as we walk side by side to show our support for those affected by myasthenia gravis. Online registration is now closed. But you can still make a… Read more »

Jan. 31: Nutrition @ Greater St. Louis Myasthenia Mtg

You’re Invited! The Greater St. Louis Area  Myasthenia Gravis Support Group  Sunday, January 31, 2016, 1pm to 3pm Glendale City Hall 424 N. Sappington Rd., Kirkwood, MO 63122 Event is free; Light refreshments will be served Although your MG antibodies may be beyond your control, many steps toward good health are within reach. Join us for the next meeting of the… Read more »