MG 2015 Support Groups in Illinois and NW Indiana

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MGF of Illinois support groups are run by experienced leaders. You can expect to:

  • Meet people who are going through the same things as you
  • Find people who will understand and listen to your concerns
  • Learn new strategies to cope
  • Learn more about MG treatments
  • Share notes about symptoms and treatments

“But I don’t feel well.”
You’re bound to find someone who has experienced the same thing. Come for ideas on how to make things easier.

“But I feel fine now.”
Terrific! How about sharing some of that with others who aren’t (yet) so fortunate? Knowing others have suffered with MG and are now leading normal lives can be very encouraging to MG patients.

“It’s too far to travel.”
That’s a good excuse. How about starting a new group in your area? MGF of Illinois will help you begin.

Click here to see dates and locations and to get directions.

NEW DATE Added: Chicago South Suburban support group will meet April 19 in Blue Island.

Nutrition and Exercise Handouts – Fall 2014 Meeting

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MGF of Illinois hosts two patient education meetings each year. The Fall 2014 meeting, titled “Practical Strategies for Living with MG,” addressed nutrition and exercise.

Click to download the handouts from this meeting:

We gratefully acknowledge Palos Community Hospital for allowing us to use their facility, as well as the staff members who led the session:

  • Angela Seitz, Registered Dietitian
  • Jennifer Koman, Registered Dietitian
  • Brittany White, Physical Therapist
  • Kathy Adam, Speech & Language Pathologist

CDC Recommends Flu Shot

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With colder weather comes flu season.  The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against this serious disease.

The CDC notes that some groups should especially get the flu vaccine because they are at higher risk for severe complications if they get the flu.  This includes those who have chronic neurological disorders and those who are taking immune suppressant medications. The CDC recommends that these groups avoid the nasal spray vaccine because it is made with a live virus.