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About Myasthenia

Find out more information about myasthenia and how it can affect people.

What is myasthenia?

What is myasthenia?

The myasthenias are a group of neuromuscular conditions. They are rare but also manageable. Read more

Published: 12th July, 2018

Updated: 23rd September, 2021

Author:

The Neuromuscular Junction

The Neuromuscular Junction

To understand myasthenia, it helps to understand how the neuromuscular junction should work. Read more

Published: 4th December, 2017

Updated: 9th February, 2021

Author: Chris Albas-Martin

The Extraocular Muscles

The Extraocular Muscles

The extraocular muscles are the six muscles that control the movements of the eyes. Read more

Published: 18th August, 2017

Updated: 7th September, 2020

Author: Siobhan Yavanna

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    Treatment Information COVID-19

    For further information on NHS and UK devolved treatments, please click here!

  • COVID-19 General Guidance

    COVID-19 General Guidance

    Information and links to country specific general and specific advice for higher risk patients

  • Evusheld Update

    Evusheld Update

    In March 2022, Evusheld was authorised for use in the UK by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

  • What is the Sunflower?

    What is the Sunflower?

    Sunflower cards and lanyards for people with myasthenia.

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  • Drugs to Avoid

    Drugs to Avoid

    Reactions to drugs are specific to the individual. Nature has made the ignition system very secure.

  • The Extraocular Muscles

    The Extraocular Muscles

    The extraocular muscles are the six muscles that control the movements of the eyes.

  • Pyridostigmine Information

    Pyridostigmine Information

    common questions patients ask about pyridostigmine.

  • Ocular Myasthenia

    Ocular Myasthenia

    Ocular myasthenia is a form of myasthenia in which the extraocular muscles, the muscles that control the eyes and eyelids, are easily fatigued and weakened.

  • Myasthenia Gravis

    Myasthenia Gravis

    Myasthenia gravis (MG) is an autoimmune condition. Your own antibodies will attack communications between your brain and muscle movements.

  • Intravenous Immunoglobulin

    Intravenous Immunoglobulin

    IVIg is given intravenously into a vein via an infusion pump.

  • LEMS

    LEMS

    Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) is an autoimmune condition. Your antibodies attack the nerve endings and stop muscles contracting causing muscle fatigue.

  • Steroid Information Sheet

    Steroid Information Sheet

    Steroids are a type of medication called an immunosuppressant.

  • Driving

    Driving

    People with myasthenia MUST inform the DVLA that they have the condition.

  • Thymectomy Information

    Thymectomy Information

    Find out how a thymectomy can help people with myasthenia gravis.

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