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Posted on 21. June 2012

Diagnosing and Treating Myasthenia Gravis

Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a chronic health condition that affects many of our immune globulin (IG)-treated patients and countless others who have gone undiagnosed. Since June is MG awareness month, we thought it might be a good idea to talk about the various tests and treatment options for MG. [More]
Posted on 14. June 2012

Make Peace and Let it Go!

When we are young, we often have very detailed plans for how we expect our lives to turn out. Then life throws us a curve ball and we have to adjust our course. Still, focusing on what we have, not on what we don’t have, can make all the difference when it comes to happiness and fulfillment. [More]
Posted on 7. June 2012

What Is Your Self-Care Account Balance?

We make deposits and withdrawals from our bank accounts all the time. But do you ever think about your energy/emotional currency and how you spend it? Keeping tabs on how you spend your time and energy can help manage the depleting effects of chronic illness. [More]
Posted on 31. May 2012

Can a History Lesson Foretell IG's Future?

This blog takes an informative look at how immune globulin (IG) therapy has evolved to treat patients over the past 60 years. If we can learn from the past, it could spark some hope for how treatment for immune and autoimmune diseases could evolve over the next few decades. [More]
Posted on 24. May 2012

Summer Travel Nutrition

Heading off to a summer getaway? With a little advanced planning, you can maintain your health and your weight while dining on the road. Even special diets can often be managed with minimum stress, if you know what to order. [More]
Posted on 17. May 2012

Taking Medical Symptoms Seriously

Ignoring pain and discomfort in the hopes that symptoms will just go away on their own is never a good idea. When what you really need is a trip to the emergency room, you could put yourself at serious risk. [More]
Posted on 10. May 2012

Taking Risks

Are you a budding writer hoping to get published? Now’s your chance! Tell us about a time you did something for the first time and you could win a new iPad and be published in IG Living! [More]
Posted on 3. May 2012

The Power of Shared Experience

Experiencing a loss in life can make us feel isolated and alone. Finding someone who shares our pain and can empathize can help us cope and also teach us how to pay it forward later when someone else needs comfort and strength. [More]