Parent to Parent programs offer parent to parent support as a core resource for families with children who have a special health care need, disability, or mental health issue. Through a one to one "match" experienced support parents provide emotional support to families and assist them in finding information and resources. Parent to Parent programs […]
Tag Archives | autoimmune neuromuscular disease
Multifocal Motor Neuropathy
WELLNESS & FOOD May 2, 2014
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/multifocal_neuropathy/multifocal_neuropathy.htm?Input=Continue
Myasthena Gravis Foundation National Conference
EVENTS December 9, 2011
The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America will hold its annual national conference April 25-27, 2012. The conference will take place at Bally’s Hotel in Las Vegas. There are an number of great speakers scheduled who will cover a variety of topics that are of interest to Myasthenia Gravis patients and their families. For more information […]
Myasthenia Gravis Foundation – Northwest Texas Chapter
EVENTS November 18, 2011
If you are in Northwest Texas and you or one of your family members has Myasthenia Gravis here is an excellent resource for you. The Northwest Texas Chapter of the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America has information on local support groups and personal stories of life with Myasthenia Gravis. To visit the Web site, click […]
Neuromuscular Disease – Two Book Reviews
KIDS & PARENTS, MEDICAL NEWS October 31, 2011
Neuromuscular diseases affect the body’s ability to control its muscles. There is a variety of these diseases, and all of them can be difficult to live with. Different categories of neuromuscular disease exist, including autoimmune neuromuscular diseases, in which both the immune and muscular systems of the body are being affected by the disease. Having […]
Don’t forget to sign up to walk in a Myasthenia Gravis Walk!
EVENTS August 29, 2011
Lace up your walking shoes and help the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America reach and surpass their fundraiser goal by walking in one of the 2011 Fall Walks! There is still time left so find a walk close to you. Here are the Fall Walk locations: + Phoenix, AZ + Los Angeles County, CA + […]
NEW Myasthenia Gravis Support Groups in the North Carolina!
EVENTS August 17, 2011
There are several new Myasthenia Gravis support groups with upcoming meetings in the next week or so. The Durham/Chapel Hill Support Group will meet on the third Saturday of every month starting August 20. The group will meet at the Southwest Regional Library in Durham. For information please call the Carolinas Chapter MGFA – (877) […]
Myasthenia Gravis Fall Walks
EVENTS July 18, 2011
Here are a list of locations for Fall walk dates for the Myasthenia Gravis Association. + Phoenix, AZ + Los Angeles County, CA + Sacramento, CA + San Diego, CA + San Francisco, CA + Boston, MA + Kansas City, MO + St. Louis, MO + Portland, OR + Seattle, WA + Fall Virtual Walks […]
Myasthenia Gravis and Physical Therapy
WELLNESS & FOOD June 24, 2011
Livestrong.com recently published a great article titled “Physical Therapy For Myasthenia Gravis“. Myasthenia Gravis is characterized by muscle weakness during physical activity so it is important you discuss any changes to your exercise routine with your doctor. The topics in this article include different exercises for your muscles as well as breathing exercises and techniques. […]
Myasthenia Gravis Association – Missouri and Kansas
EVENTS May 25, 2011
Check out another great association’s Web site. The site for the Myasthenia Gravis Association of Missouri and Kansas has a number of resources and even a great video! Click here to visit the site.