I'd laugh, Abby, but I have celiac disease, hypothyroidism and myasthenia gravis. So, are you saying that it doesn't happen? Just trying to clarify what was funny.
I like watching "House" because of the creative problem solving involved. I do not like the show because House is an abusive doctor and, while they do show his frailties, they ultimately portray him as great. It's a complex show which presents complex issues with medicine. Bottom line, I have liked watching it.
I do like when shows bring up MG, since so many people don't know what it is. I don't like "Days of Our Lives" but do like that Maggie on that show has MG (in real life too) and they often talk about it (supposedly, since I don't watch it).
In case you guys didn't see the latest "House" episode, here it is.
Last episode of House, featuring MG . . . and a green card marriage.
http://www.fox.com/house/full-episod...n-of-the-house
Original episode of House, synopsis.
http://www.housemd-guide.com/season2/206spin.php
Quote from House: "Treatment for PRCA is blood transfusions, treatment for MG is hypobaria."
Mrs. D., This guy was doping with EPO and when he stopped, the symptoms of PRCA came back. That's silly too since it's an autoimmune disease and usually Pred or Methotrexate is used.
The treatment for MG is hypobaria, eh? When i saw that show the first time, when it originally aired, I did laugh. And what ER doctor does both IVIG AND plasma? More isn't always better. How would they know which treatment works better, so they can continue it in the future?
"House" isn't a comedy but it can be laughable. However, I find most of what they discuss is fairly accurate. But it's just a show. How many shows really reflect reality? Not even reality shows do. They often reflect human truths though but, in my opinion, they shouldn't ignore facts like "House" can.
I know you meant this to be a humorous post but I guess I'm not in that kind of mood, considering I DO have 3 AI's.
Annie
Role of hypobaria in fluid balance response to hypoxia.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15772501
PAS Type I
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/124183-overview
PAS Type II
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/124287-overview
Type III
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/124398-overview