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Come along to our 2018 Northern Ireland Conference. This event is open only to myaware members in Northern Ireland. Read more
Being diagnosed with a rare medical condition such as myasthenia can feel confusing and overwhelming. Here at myaware, we are dedicated to helping you adjust to your life with myasthenia. Read more
This section is intended for medical professionals as a useful source of information on diagnosis, treatment and support of people with myasthenia.
To understand myasthenia, it helps to understand how the neuromuscular junction should work.
In theory, more than 30 drugs currently used for many different conditions can interfere with nerve → muscle transmission.
A common fear when first diagnosed with myasthenia is that you will never be able to drive again. This is not necessarily true, however people with myasthenia MUST inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) that they have the condition.
Read the incredible stories of Maria and Zenaida, who both come from a tiny village in Portugal and have myasthenia. Read more
Vicky takes through her life journey with myasthenia. Read more
Meet Sannah. Sannah was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis in 2014 and has since become a key fundraiser for myaware and is active in the Young Generation support group. Read more