MGFA

The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA) is the only national volunteer health agency dedicated solely to the fight against myasthenia gravis. MGFA has over 20 Chapters around the United States serving patients and their families and caregivers through support groups and programs. Each chapter is independently operated, but each shares the vision of a world without MG.

Myasthenia Gravis T-shirts are available!

Help us Unite for a Cure! With a donation of just $25 to MGFA, you can receive the MG t-shirt featured on the CBS Early Show (see above). Call 1-800-541-5454 to donate today!

MGFA recently seen on the national morning show, "The Early Show" on CBS. Seen here, Early Show host, Dave Price with MGFA, including members from the Garden State and Metro New York chapters.

	Save the date for the 2010 National Conference May 5-7 Sheraton Clayton Plaza Hotel St. Louis, MO
	Click here to view presentations from the 2009 National Conference

Generic Version of CellCept

The FDA has approved the generic version of the Roche drug CellCept. The Medical/Scientific Advisory Board (M/SAB) believes the medication is equivalent to CellCept. However, our MSAB is stating that every patient should contact their neurologist regarding the switch prior to any change. No one should make the switch without a physician consultation.

Swine Flu Concern Update

Patients concerned about infection with Swine Flu should contact their primary care doctor for advice regarding potential treatment. There are no reports of oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza) worsening myasthenia gravis, but that does not necessarily guarantee absolute safety. Presently, there is limited information regarding potential drug interactions with these medications.

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Read her complete story here:

A Letter from Annette Kennedy-Bowman
On Life with MG