DISCUSSING HOW gMG AFFECTS YOU
Talk to your family, friends or co-workers about your own specific symptoms, and how they affect you personally. Because the symptoms...
HOW TO TACKLE DISCUSSIONS WITH FAMILY
The conversation you have with your family about gMG is likely to be one of the most important discussions you'll have following your diagnosis...
HOW TO TACKLE DISCUSSIONS WITH FRIENDS
As you navigate life with gMG, you may find it challenging to keep up with friends or engage in social events. Frequent hospital visits and medical...
HOW TO TACKLE DISCUSSIONS WITH YOUR EMPLOYER
The symptoms of gMG can potentially impact your ability to work so it is important to discuss your condition and your symptoms with your...
HOW TO TACKLE DISCUSSIONS WITH CO-WORKERS
Having a conversation with your co-workers about your gMG can also be a significant step towards feeling more in control of your gMG. It's important...
THE IMPACT OF gMG ON MENTAL HEALTH
Medical advances have improved the physical health of people living with gMG. However, gMG continues to impact mental wellbeing and...
PHYSICAL RESPONSE TO STRESS
When your body experiences something really stressful or frightening it can respond with a “fight or flight” kind of reaction.1,2 The...
MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT OPTIONS
A variety of support options exist for addressing mental health concerns. Some commonly used therapies are listed here. Psychotherapy involves...
YOUR ROADMAP TOWARDS A MENTAL HEALTH PLAN
It’s good to know that while there are many different options to address dealing with mental health, there is noon-size-fits-all approach. Each...
YOUR MENTAL HEALTH PLAN OUTLINE
A mental health plan is a care plan outlining your needs, the support available to you and the steps and progress towards your personal...
LONG-TERM MONITORING OF YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
If you do consult a mental health professional, they may suggest periodic follow-up appointments to track your progress, evaluate the....
SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS
A caregiver is anyone, including a parent, grandparent or child who is caring for a family member, partner or friend affected by a rare disease, like...
GETTING THE SUPPORT YOU NEED
Throughout our lives, various individual, social and structural factors either interact to safeguard or compromise our mental wellbeing...
Reporting of Side Effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the patient leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system [Country to add their Regulatory Authority website]. Side effects should also be reported to Alexion by contacting https://contactazmedical.astrazeneca.com. By reporting side effects, you can help provide information on the safety of this medicine.