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Information Kit

The Association has put together an Information Kit that covers the following topics:

  • the different treatment options available
  • information about the condition
  • medication
  • facts for the patient and their family

This kit is available by contacting the Association via the contact page, or calling the Freecall number 1800 802 569

The Association has also produced DVD's of Guest Speaker presentations to its members. These presentations cover topics of interest to people who suffer from, or who care for sufferers of, Myasthenia Gravis.

The videos are available free of charge to Category 'A' (sufferer of MG) financial members of the Association, but cannot be displayed other than in private without the express permission of the Myasthenia Gravis Association of Queensland Inc. If you wish to obtain any, or all of the DVD's and are not a current financial member of the Association, you will need to complete the Application for Membership form and forward, with the required Membership Subscription Fee, to:

Myasthenia Gravis Association of Queensland Inc
PO Box 16
MT GRAVATT Qld 4122

Please note: Membership is only available to residents of Australia.

Available DVD's

  • Dr Rob Henderson – General Information on Myasthenia Gravis - 31 August 2008.

  • Dr Stephen Reddel – Myasthenia Gravis Update 2009 - 14 June 2009:

    This title includes:

    • A brief overview of MG, and a doctor's perspective on how we approach a possible diagnosis of MG, why we do certain tests and why it isn't always diagnosed smoothly.
    • A review of currently available treatments.
    • An update on new research on the disease itself and on new treatments.
    • A focus on safety in using established and new treatments, particularly on prevention of complications.
    • What the patient groups can do to help.

  • Katrina Williams (Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist) - 13 September 2009.

    This title includes:

    • Exercise and MG

  • Rebecca Elkington (Accredited Practicing Dietician) - 12 September 2010
    Myasthenia Gravis: Information on Good Nutrition

    This title includes:

    • Commonly experienced nutritional barriers and strategies to overcome these;
    • High protein, high energy eating strategies;
    • Getting a lot of nutrition out of little serves.

  • Dr Cecilia Lander M.B., B.S., F.R.A.C.P., F.R.C.P.E.

    This title includes:

    • Dr Lander talks about MG and gives an overview of autoimmune disease in the nervous system, with the perspective of being a neurologist for the last 35 years.

  • Dr Jean Foster M.B., B.S.

    This title includes:

    • Making the most out of your GP
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