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MYASTHENIA GRAVIS – BODY ATTACKS THE MUSCLES by Stephanie S. Jewett Posted Sun 28 Mar 2010 12:00am Mar 28 Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease, which means the body’s defense mechanism... respond to signals from nerves, leading to muscle weakness. In myasthenia gravis, the immune system attacks the acetylcholine receptors with specific antibodies. Some Read on »

Mouse Model for Myasthenia Gravis by nih.gov Posted Tue 15 Jun 2010 5:00pm Description of Invention: Myasthenia gravis is a disease that causes muscle weakness and paralysis due to an autoimmune process that attacks the muscle. So far... strain that manifests immunological reactivity that underlines myasthenia gravis. Inventors: No Inventor Information Available. Portfolios: Devices/Instrumentation Devices Read on »

Top 10 Positive to Living with Chronic Illness: Chronic Fatigue: Myasthenia Gravis by Nicole M. Physical Therapist

Posted Wed 24 Sep 2008 8:31pm Coping with a chronic illness, such as Myasthenia Gravis, is filled with challenges. However, in every day, it is important to find the hope and faith that your condition... with Myasthenia Gravis and other chronic illnesses to learn a proven method on improving your situation. These books “ Acquired Hope: A Journey of Advanced Recovery and Empowerment Read on »

Chronic Fatigue From Myasthenia Gravis: Autoimmune disease by Nicole M. Physical Therapist

Posted Wed 24 Sep 2008 8:02pm Hi! I am a blogger on topics of advancing recovery and healing, I too suffer from every day chronic fatigue, ranges from moderate to severe depending on the day. it is frustrating because I would so much rather be out playing than being on the couch! I am also a physical therapist and have a masters in healthcare, so I understand what I am dea ... Read on »

A Primer on Myasthenia Gravis by Dr. Brian M. Medical Doctor

Posted Mon 15 Jun 2009 4:19pm General Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune disease of the neuromuscular junction caused by immune-mediated loss of acetylcholine receptors and exhibiting characteristic clinical signs as well as drug responses. The disease prevalence is about 3 per 100,000, with a female predominance in cases arising before the age of 40. In some cases, MG Read on »

From the Gastroparesis/Myasthenia Gravis Trenches by Kerry K. Patient Expert

Posted Thu 22 Jan 2009 4:42pm Quick note to my readers, for whom I am most grateful for taking time to visit my blog and read my posts. I have fallen behind on responding to your comments and to visiting your blogs and I have missed doing so. This has been one of those weeks when routine and plans line up behind the unwelcome unexpected. I had a Gastroparesis reality ch ... Read on »

Myasthenia gravis? by groovychik007 Patient Expert

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Posted Fri 21 Nov 2008 4:51pm later and I was slightly better and told me I was still very sick and that I would be going to the intensive care unit. Mr Busby thought it may beMyasthenia Gravisbut wasn't sure Read on »

Brandon Cox finishes college football career: what an inspiration by Nicole M. Physical Therapist

Posted Wed 22 Oct 2008 4:31pm Here is the link to the story about Brandon Cox and his final game as lead quarterback for the Auburn Tigers. Brandon also suffers from Myasthenia Gravis, what an inspiration!!! http://tinyurl.com/2hs9v6 Read on »

Excerpt from Beauty Does Lie: The Untold Stories of Autoimmune Diseases by Courtney Smith by ChyvonneB Facebook

Posted Wed 28 Oct 2009 2:04pm The following is an excerpt from the film, Beauty Does Lie: The Untold Stories of AutoimmuneDiseases, by Courtney Smith, founder of Control Your Auto Productions. Smith lives with Myasthenia Gravis, an Autoimmune Disease. Through this film, she has shown that "You can look healthy but still be suffering from a potentially debilitating disease." Read on »

Desperate Measures by Dr. Paul Hsieh Medical Doctor

Posted Fri 03 Sep 2010 4:05am Because of costs imposed by burdensome regulations, drug companies often do not pursue research into treatments that could benefit patients. Dr. Stephane Huberty learned this the hard way when he was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. The September 2, 2010 Wall Street Journal describes the measures Dr. Huberty had to take (including injecting himself Read on »