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MMR Vaccine Update - August 2025

MMR Vaccine Update - August 2025

Read more about the current changes to the MMR vaccine and how this affects immunosuppressed patients. Read more

Published: 20th August, 2025

Updated: 26th August, 2025

Author: Charlotte Carpenter

Specialists in Myasthenia

Specialists in Myasthenia

Myasthenia is a rare disease and insight from a specialist can help with treatment. Find out if there is a clinician with an interest in myasthenia near you. Read more

Published: 12th January, 2024

Updated: 2nd December, 2025

Author: Nicholas Pryce

Coping in hot weather

Coping in hot weather

How to manage myasthenia in hot weather Read more

Published: 22nd July, 2021

Updated: 20th August, 2021

Author: Chris Millard

Myasthenia and Pregnancy

Myasthenia and Pregnancy

Read information about myasthenia and pregnancy - before, during and afterwards. Read more

Published: 1st September, 2020

Updated: 3rd July, 2023

Author:

Drugs to Avoid

Drugs to Avoid

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

Published: 31st August, 2020

Updated: 12th January, 2026

Author: Chris Albas-Martin

Information for Women

Information for Women

Women experience the same problems as men with myasthenia, but may have extra difficulties.. Read more

Published: 4th August, 2020

Updated: 1st November, 2022

Author: Anonymised User

Vaccination Information

Vaccination Information

As many with myasthenia are treated with immunosuppression, vaccines can be a concern, but most are safe. Read more about the pneumonia, diphtheria, and other vaccines. Read more

Published: 4th July, 2020

Updated: 4th August, 2025

Author: Anonymised User

Food & Myasthenia

Food & Myasthenia

Our soft food recipe page for you to enjoy. Read more

Published: 4th June, 2020

Updated: 9th September, 2020

Author: Chris Millard

Employment Information

Employment Information

Many people with myasthenia continue to work. Read more

Published: 4th May, 2020

Updated: 8th April, 2025

Author:

Schools & Education

Schools & Education

How to help people with myasthenia through the school day. Read more

Published: 4th April, 2020

Updated: 10th September, 2020

Author:

Dentistry and Myasthenia

Dentistry and Myasthenia

Communication between you and your dentist is vital. Read more

Published: 4th February, 2020

Updated: 4th September, 2020

Author: Anonymised User

Meet people with Myasthenia

Meet people with Myasthenia

People's real life stories about living with myasthenia. Read more

Published: 4th January, 2020

Updated: 1st March, 2024

Author: Chris Millard

Skin & immunosuppressants

Skin & immunosuppressants

If you are taking immunosuppressant medication, it is important to take good care of your skin. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2019

Updated: 10th September, 2020

Author: Chris Albas-Martin

ABN Management Guidelines 2025

ABN Management Guidelines 2025

Guidelines to help physicians manage myasthenia. Read more

Published: 12th July, 2017

Updated: 2nd October, 2025

Author:

Anaesthetic and Myasthenia

Anaesthetic and Myasthenia

Information for people about anaesthetics and myasthenia. Read more

Published: 4th March, 2017

Updated: 9th October, 2020

Author: Chris Albas-Martin

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    Gut Health and Myasthenia

    Watch our webinar on gut health and myasthenia and learn more about how you really are what you eat!

  • Urgent Myasthenia Awareness Month Appeal 2026

    Urgent Myasthenia Awareness Month Appeal 2026

    Can you help us kickstart a fund for our essential National Patient Registry by donating £20?

  • Jess's Story

    Jess's Story

    Read Jess's inspiring journey of resilience as she navigates life with myasthenia gravis, overcoming challenges and finding strength in herself and others.

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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.

  • 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.

  • What is myasthenia?

    What is myasthenia?

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

  • Intravenous Immunoglobulin

    Intravenous Immunoglobulin

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

  • Myasthenia Gravis

    Myasthenia Gravis

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

  • Driving

    Driving

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

  • Steroid Information Sheet

    Steroid Information Sheet

    Steroids are a type of medication called an immunosuppressant.

  • Thymectomy Information

    Thymectomy Information

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

  • Top Tips

    Top Tips

    Read our top tips on how to live with myasthenia including information you may find useful.

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