New treatments are being approved on a regular basis. And while that's very good news for folks with MG, it's hard to keep track of them all. Here's a handy chart that lists the names and details of some of the latest treatments available.
Understanding the alphabet soup of MG can be tough. The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America has assembled a wonderful dictionary called the Myasthenia Gravis Lexicon. This is a big help for anyone living with MG, their families or caregivers.
MG-MI has assembled a list of websites, programs, and medical resources that can make the MG journey a little easier. Feel free to download this list and check back often because it is frequently updated. As always, you can contact our office if you have a specific need or question not addressed here.
Physicians use this tool to score a patient’s MG symptoms based on the patient’s recall of the symptoms during the prior week. Scores can range from 0 (normal) to 24 (most severe).
This brochure outlines the mission and services of the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of Michigan. It also provides important contact information.
The Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America has many brochures available for downloading. This link will take you off our site and onto the MGFA site.
We have a collection of forms and guidelines to help MG patients respond to specific issues they may face. These include insurance company denials, driver's license issues and others. Here are a few of the frequently requested forms. We will add more as they become available.
Health Care Appeals-Request for External Review
How to Appeal a Decision Made by Your Health Insurer MI-DIFS