On May 7th there will be a road races held in North Carolina to benefit those who have Guillain-Barre Syndrome and CIDP. There will be a 5K, one mile walk/run and a kids dash at the Southpark Area in Charlotte, NC. For more information please click here.
Tag Archives | Myasthenia Gravis
Great Lakes Chapter of Myasthenia Gravis Association 5K
EVENTS April 5, 2011
On May 21st the Great Lakes Chapter of Myasthenia Gravis Association will hold a 5K and 2 mile walk to raise awareness about Myasthenia Gravis. The walk will start at 9 am. For more information about the walk, please click here. For more information about Myasthenia Gravis, please click here.
Myasthenia Gravis: An Overview of the Disorder
WELLNESS & FOOD December 16, 2010
Myasthenia Gravis (MG) – try saying that one ten times fast. This chronic autoimmune disorder is mainly characterized by variable weakness of voluntary muscles, which often improves with rest and worsens with activity. However, with the proper care and treatment, those affected can still lead an active life. Let’s go over the basics, shall we? […]
Diet Recommendations for People with Myasthenia Gravis
WELLNESS & FOOD September 10, 2010
Livestrong.com featured a great article about dietary suggestions for people living with Myasthenia Gravis. Some of the things to consider are: smaller meal size, increased potassium intake and foods that ease inflammation. You should always talk to your doctor before changing your diet. Click here to check it out.
Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month in Austin
EVENTS June 1, 2010
The Myasthenia Gravis Support Group of Central Texas will be raising awareness about Myasthenia Gravis for the month of June. In celebration of this there will be an art exhibit at the Spicewood Springs Branch of the Austin Public Library. The work of Enisa Bravo will be on display. There will be a reception on […]
NC Myasthenia Gravis Support Group
EVENTS April 29, 2010
The Central North Carolina Myasthenia Gravis Support Group will be holding a meeting on May 1. For more information about the group and the meeting please visit their Web site. Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune neuromuscular condition in which there is a loss of voluntary muscle control. There are several treatment options for people living […]