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Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 15 พ.ย. 2011
Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA) is the largest, leading patient advocacy organization solely dedicated to finding a cure for the rare neuromuscular disease myasthenia gravis (MG) while improving the lives of people living with MG. More than 70,000 are diagnosed and living with MG in the United States alone. Those with myasthenia suffer with profound, debilitating physical symptoms such as extreme fatigue and muscle weakness that impact a person’s ability to see, swallow, smile, walk, or breathe. MGFA is focused on funding the most promising research discoveries for better treatments and a cure while providing impactful programs, guidance, and education to help support members of the MG Community.
MGFA Wellness Webinar Series: Sleep and MG
Presented by: Dr. Urvi Desai
Session Description: How sleep affects your myasthenia gravis. Learn about the latest studies on sleep and MG.
About the Presenter: Dr. Urvi Desai is board certified in neurology. She holds subspecialty certifications in neuromuscular medicine, sleep medicine, electrodiagnostic medicine and electromyography. She focuses on acquired and hereditary neuromuscular disorders and has a special interest in the overlap of sleep and neurological disorders
Session Description: How sleep affects your myasthenia gravis. Learn about the latest studies on sleep and MG.
About the Presenter: Dr. Urvi Desai is board certified in neurology. She holds subspecialty certifications in neuromuscular medicine, sleep medicine, electrodiagnostic medicine and electromyography. She focuses on acquired and hereditary neuromuscular disorders and has a special interest in the overlap of sleep and neurological disorders
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How to sign up for the MGFA Global MG Patient Registry
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Register at MGRegistry.org
Research Webinar Series: argenx Clinical Trial Update - Adapt Seron
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Presented by: Jeffrey T. Guptill, MD, MA, MHS
Our Myasthenia Gravis Story: Advice for Spouses and Caregivers
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Meet Cary and Zack. They have been married since 2018 but started dating back in 2010. Cary was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis in August 2022. So, after more than a decade together before MG came along, it is easy to imagine the changes they faced after diagnosis. They have worked together to figure out how to navigate the changes that come with a loved one living with a chronic condition. Wa...
MGFA Webinar: Amp Your Social Voice! Using Social Media to Build Community Awareness
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MGFA Webinar: Amp Your Social Voice! Using Social Media to Build Community Awareness
2024 MGFA National Patient Conference - Day 2 - Afternoon Sessions
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Watch this video for the following sessions: The Value of Community Fundraising Tom Bartlett, MGFA Ambassador The Seronegative Experience Ali A. Habib, MD, University of California, Irvine Health Caring For the Care Partner Lisa Bulot, Alexion The MG Journey - More Than Medicine Judith Thompson, Pharmd, MPH, CPHQ - UCB Filmed Monday, April 29, 2024
2024 MGFA National Patient Conference - Day 3
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Watch the following sessions on this recording: MGFA Horizon in 2024 Samantha Masterson, President and CEO, MGFA Elevating the Patient Voice in Research and the MGFA Global MG Patient Registry MGFA Registry Advisory Council Moderated By Paul Strumph, MD, Member of MGFA Board of Trustees The Power of Dog Therapy Alexion and GRRMF Hearts Of Gold Therapy Team The Latest Updates in MG Clinical Tria...
2024 MGFA National Patient Conference - Day 2 Morning Sessions
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Listen to the following two presentations on this video: Mg Antibodies & What They Mean To You Srikanth Muppidi, MD, Stanford Health The MG Patient-Provider Perspective: A Moderated Discussion Allan Weiss, MD, Baycare Medical Group Michael Rosario-Prieto, MD, Baycare Medical Group Meridith O’Connor, MGFA and MG Patient Kathleen Timothy, MGFA, Seronegative Support Group Leader, and MG Patient Ra...
2024 MGFA National Patient Conference - Keynote with Dr. Tuan Vu
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Tuan Vu, MD, of USF Health discusses The MG Experience in 2024. This talk includes an overview of what causes MG, the earliest known cases and treatments, how MG is treated and managed today, and what the future may have in store. Filmed April 28, 2024
2024 MGFA National Patient Conference - Volunteer & Service Awards
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Congratulations to the recipients of the 2024 MGFA Volunteer & Service Awards! April 28, 2024
2024 MGFA National Patient Conference - Day 1 - Morning Session
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Curious about myasthenia gravis? Get the basics in this session, "MG 101 - The Basics Of Myasthenia Gravis," with Michael Rosario-Prieto, MD, of Baycare Medical Group. Filmed Sunday, April 28, 2024
Join Us in the MGFA Global MG Patient Registry
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There are many unknowns and questions about myasthenia gravis, and we do not have enough information about the disease to close those gaps. But one way to find answers is through research that uses patient-reported data in the MGFA Global MG Patient Registry to discover and support treatments that could greatly improve your life. Go to MGRegistry.org for more information.
Exercising with Myasthenia Gravis - 2024 Wellness Webinar Series
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Sarah Wright, DO MS, joined us on March 20 to discuss a hot topic in the MG Community: is it safe to exercise with myasthenia gravis? Dr. Wright is a neurologist practicing at Children’s National in Washington, D.C., and she gets this question a lot from her young adult patients. To answer it, she dove into the published research and presented her findings as part of the MGFA’s Wellness Webinar...
Making The Most Of Your Doctor Appointments - 2024 Wellness Webinar Series
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Dr. Heather Finlay-Morreale, a medical doctor who lives with the rare disease myasthenia gravis, shares tips for preparing for your doctor’s appointment and making the most of the time you have with your provider. Presented by Heather Finlay-Morreale, MD February 22, 2024
Research Webinar Series: New Treatment for Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
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Presented by: Gil I. Wolfe, MD, FAAN This information is not intended to replace discussions with your healthcare provider. This, “What’s New in MG Research”, Webinar is sponsored by UCB, and content is valid as of the live date: October 25, 2023. Dr. Gil I. Wolfe, MD, FAAN has been compensated for the presentation of this information. Dr. Wolfe is Chair at the Department of Neurology at the Un...
Research Webinar Series: Overview of Clinical Trial Participation
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Research Webinar Series: Overview of Clinical Trial Participation
Why should you attend the MGFA National Patient Conference?
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Why should you attend the MGFA National Patient Conference?
MGFA Wellness Series 2023: Know Your Antibody
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MGFA Wellness Series 2023: Know Your Antibody
AANEM MGFA Scientific Session - Part 1
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AANEM MGFA Scientific Session - Part 1
MGFA Wellness Series: PAN Foundation - learn about medical financial assistance & legislation
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MGFA Wellness Series: PAN Foundation - learn about medical financial assistance & legislation
Research Webinar Series: ME&MGopen, an innovative research study with a groundbreaking digital tool
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Research Webinar Series: ME&MGopen, an innovative research study with a groundbreaking digital tool
MGFA Southeast Regional Conference - August 26, 2023
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MGFA Southeast Regional Conference - August 26, 2023
Why should you join an MGFA Myasthenia Gravis support group?
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Why should you join an MGFA Myasthenia Gravis support group?
MGFA Wellness Series: Dentistry and Myasthenia Gravis
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MGFA Wellness Series: Dentistry and Myasthenia Gravis
2023 Wellness Series: Caring for Your Caregiver
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2023 Wellness Series: Caring for Your Caregiver
What is it like to have myasthenia gravis?
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What is it like to have myasthenia gravis?
What Do You Wish Others Knew about Myasthenia Gravis?
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What Do You Wish Others Knew about Myasthenia Gravis?
This is great info. Thanks for recording it.
Can digestive issues and myasthenia gravis be related?
excellent podcast
Thymis can grow back? What effect will thymectomy have on those who get thymus regrowth? And Dr. Kvin O Connor thanks
I hope this doesnt happen often. 😰 I am new to all this...I dont want this disease i mean i know noone does. This is like a nightmare ...
i only have weaknesss after i lift something very heavy. i also have nerve damage all over (sfn) no eye dropping or anything! could my weakness be just from the damaged nerves
Thank you🎉
God Bless you and your courage
We need a Myasthenia Gravis community on here. I am now 3 and a half tears on from diagnosis and now pretty much wheelchair bound. I also use mobility scooter.
Just got diagnosed with MG
Very interesting 💜
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I really need help. Where i am, the doctors can't help me. It's been about 6 years now
Am also having seronegative mystania. sometimes am ok and sometimes realy weak sleep long hours too recover,mestinon helps jes specialy if a wont too go too gym . dropping eye diffuculties talking even thinking cost a lot of energy does are the bad days.Its realy challenge too find balance in daily life .Specialy if a have bad period of weakness a just want too sleep ,people dont untherstand that even talking is diffucult double blured vision ,weakness arms and chest .
I also have mg I hope the best we have in Florida in st Petersburg a very good Dr for myasthenia he,'s mame is Dr Weiss he has patients with myasthenia in all states
Very insightful- Thanks for sharing
What were the other diagnosises
I send you all my Blessings 🙌 🙏✨️💖🥰👍
She’s so Strong 💪🏻I also have Myasthenia Gravis but I’m still strong 💪🏻
I have mg please help me
Mg patient from India
How many types of MG is there?
There really is only one category called MG - but there are three or four antibodies that can be involved. The most common one is the Acetylcholine Receptor (AChR) at about 80% of patients. Muscle Specific Kinease (MuSK) patients are about another 5 - 7 % and there are maybe one or two rare types I have read of LEMS and LRP4 but I don't know much about them. That leaves about 10 - 12% who have all the classic MG symptoms but have no positive antibody test - and are called seronegative. That group can face real challenges working out how to access treatment. On top pf this the AChR and MuSK antibodies can have differing modes of action, blocking, binding and modulating which adds on another layer of effects.
Thanks so much
We'd add that people can have generalized myasthenia gravis (symptoms across the body) and ocular myasthenia gravis (symptoms only in the eyes). LEMS is actually a different disease (Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome). Congenital myasthenia syndrome is another related neuromuscular disease that impacts individuals from childhood onward and has a genetic cause.
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Jennifer, Thank you for posting your experience with MG. I was diagnosed with it in November, 2019 as I was displaying the same droopy left eye you describe. It took a team of neurologists to finally pinpoint MG as the symptoms often mimic other neurological issues. Fortunately, I am doing well at this juncture. Yes, we can go on with life. Blessings as you continue your life's pathway wherever it may lead you.
So inspiring ❤❤❤ in hospital and this video surely lifted my spirits and made me feel better and more confident in God’s grace and love and mercy ❤❤❤ty
Oh no, I thought Batoclimab is being developed for Graves Disease. Not all graves patients has TED. Currently, there is Tepezza meds already for TED. Hope there is another option for Graves or other thyroid auto immune disease.
Do you have the facial pain . And bother with the eyes
Lupus and Sjorens and Fibromyalgia and MGD and Myasthenia Gravis ❤ pray for me
Thank you this was very helpful for me.
Amen!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you for this!
Can yo loose your eye sight
myasthenia gravis can cause double or blurry vision, making it difficult to see.
Do yous have any support people in Uk
Having MG SHOULD I HAVE PAINS IN BONES
I remember when all that started. I treasured my snowflake from Grandma Bev ... seems like yesterday and forever ago.
Very awesome to validate the sero neg experience and difficulty with doctors. Thank you
i know i have it as my grandfather did and i looked into my promethius and yes i have the genes. im 29 amd starting to have the pain with swallowing. its so sore.
Andrew E is a king of Tagalog rap.. a godfather
I will sign up has I’ve diagnosed with mg
Is it true that when you participate in clinical trials, you would have to stop all other neds?
This depends on the trial. You can always contact the trial coordinator to ask about specifics.
I'm ACHR positive. How would you sign up for this triall if interested
To find out more about clinical trials open right now, visit clinicaltrials.gov and search for "myasthenia gravis."
Wow, everyone seemed so energetic, I got exhausted just thinking I was there I can't muster up the energy to mingle and participate like that.
Same here.
My bloods came back twice with it says I’ve got MG I’ve had MRI on my brain and spinal cord I don’t know the prognosis yet I do drop things with my right hand and my left eye lid closes on it’s own so where do I go from here please help
13:02 interesting
Good old MG crisis 10/90 three more weeks and you will be almost good as new ( 18 months 2* distresses 1* crisis all up 29 days ICU).
Thankyou thankyou thanyou
oMG Seronegative here. I guess I am one of the lucky ones. (at least so far) I appreciate this information being available to all.
Glad it was helpful!
I was diagnosed this September after more than 2 years of suffering and after seeing more than a dozen of doctors , I was diagnosed with acid reflux,stroke and being bombarded with unnecessary medications ,I feel very disappointed indeed
And what is sad is you were lucky. It takes a lot of people so much longer. I hope you are doing better. 🙏
I am a strong personality. After contracting this ailment as a fit male aged 73, I went to a local hospital in Western Australia and the resident doctors didn'tt have a clue. They discharged me after a few days even though I told them of all the symptoms and my heart rate was consistently very low at only 47. (Normal is 60 to 100 beats). I told them I had double vision and had trouble swallowing, walking, and especially holding my head up. I was feeling bad. So the next day I had my son take me to the outpatients at a general hospital. I waited for 6 hours. I was admitted to the neurology ED for examination. Once again the resident neurologists didn't have much of a clue though they identified my systems. By then I couldn't talk for more that 20 seconds. I was starting to have difficulty breathing. I was then taken up to a holding ward. The Head Neurologist came to visit. The ward nurse later said that the Head Neurologist doesn't come to see many people, so I must have been in a bad way. He instantly diagnosed my problem as MG. I recall he said, 'You will be okay. Don't worry (at that stage I thought I was going to die), if you have to have an auto-immune disease, this is the one to have. Since then it's been a roller coaster of ups and downs, but at least I know what I have. Unpredictablity is a major feature of this disease. it 'ambushes you when you least expect it as to where it hits you, when, and how hard. I feel so sorry for those how are not diagnosed for so long. I can't think how they survived during that time. Never give up. Never say die. Will to win. Easily said, but not easily done. Nevertheless, it's going to be my philosophy when dealing with this malaise. Let us be thankful it's chronic rather than fatal so though very frustrating and inconvenient, it can, and MUST be managed. Cheers.
I have MG. I have great results following the carnivore diet.
Hi Teenibash, how are you going with carnivore ? I am keen to start - have had MG 20 years . Many thanks
@@kathymac2766 hello Kathy. Its going great. Occasionally miss pasta. Lots of bacon, eggs, steak and pork. My eyesight has massively improved. Def recommend carnivore. Best wishes.
@@Teenibash1969 thanks for sharing ! All the best to you also .
Do you have a tube down your throat? It looks like intabation. If so I always understood that they put you in an induced coma when they do it. I would think it would hurt too. Teach me about it. I’m so happy that you can enjoy some music even though you are in hospital and not feeling good.
I don't live in the US, but I have shared on my LinkedIn account. Hope it helps others [from a fellow MG patient in the UK].