YouTube Videos

MGF of Illinois has abridged versions of its educational videos on

• Swallowing and Chewing Issues with MG (1 hour, 18 min.), DVD, April, 2009. Jennifer Cross, a speech pathologist, discusses symptoms, tests, evaluations for MG patients and specific suggestions about chewing and swallowing. Ms. Cross is followed by Dr. Lee Akst, from the Loyola Swallowing Center, discussing bulbar symptoms, the differences in normal and MG patient voice and swallowing and possible outcomes. ($15.00)
• Attacking MG—Redefining the Limits, (56 min.) DVD, September 2008. A young college athlete discusses how she redefines her own limits and maintains a positive outlook.
• Experiencing Relaxation, (1 hour, 19 min.) May 2008. Scientific studies show that stress can worsen medical symptoms. Dr. Albina Tamalonis discusses the effects of stress and demonstrates several relaxation techniques.
• Fatigue, Sleep and MG, (59 minutes), October 2007 Dr. Wayne Rubinstein discusses the difference between fatigue and sleep and ways to manage the symptoms and effects. Sleep apnea and hypersomnia in MG patients is presented.
• Ocular MG, (53 min.) April 2007 Dr. Thomas Mizen presents a layman’s explanation of the physiological causes of ocular MG, along with diagnosis and treatment options.

• Myasthenia Gravis – What You Probably Don’t Know, (2 hours) October 2006 Dr. Robert Pascuzzi presents the history of the disease and the latest in research. He talks about depression, energy sappers and nutritional guidelines.
• Beauty Does Lie: The Untold Stories of Autoimmune Diseases, August 2007 A documentary that explores the lives of seven women as they cope with their individual autoimmune diseases. The purpose of the documentary is to spread awareness of how people deal with an autoimmune disease diagnosis and to offer a message of hope. To order, go to: http://www.fanlight.com/catalog/films/477_bdl.php