Posts By: Joan Wincentsen

Register for 2021 MG Webinars

Register for these webinars in 2021 Third Thursdays of the month at 2:00 p.m. Central Time Feb 18 – Eating to combat prednisone weight gain – Completed – see video Mar 18 – MG: Navigating the disability benefits maze – Completed – read highlights May 20 – Eating to fine-tune your immune system – see… Read more »

Update – Myasthenia Gravis and Coronavirus

Last reviewed January 3, 2021 Individuals who have myasthenia gravis may be at increased risk for severe COVID-19 illness.  With this in mind, Conquer MG’s Medical Advisory Board continues to review recommendations issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and offers these general guidelines. Please note this is not intended to be a substitute… Read more »

Most Popular: Exercise, Nutrition, MG Treatment, Vision

Exercise fitness and treatments with MG

Check out these resources for often-asked-about MG topics. *Our favorites are noted with an asterisk. Exercise and MG *MG Wellness: Myasthenia Gravis and Exercise, June 2020. “If your MG has stabilized, exercise can be part of your recovery,” notes Julie Rowin, MD. She and Julie Hossack, certified fitness instructor, explain how to gradually resume exercise… Read more »