Support

Your Nearest Support Group

We have 52 regional support groups throughout the UK. Find your nearest one here. Read more

Benefits and Welfare Advice

Here at myaware, we are dedicated to helping you adjust to your life with myasthenia. Read more

Find Events in Your Area

Myaware support group get-togethers, conferences and fundraising events details. Read more

Emotional Support

Our dedicated counsellor, Robert Heaven is here to listen Read more

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Supporting Myaware with Scentsy

Any donations made from sale of Scentsy products will be donated through Work for Good (https://workforgood.co.uk ). However, if you’d like to make a general donation to the work of myaware, you can do so on this page. Thanks everyone for your support!
Wales Drop-In Zoom

It has become evident that getting together regionally is very important! We'd therefore like to invite you to join us and other members in your area to our drop-in zoom to catch up and connect with each other again.
Northern Ireland Drop-In Zoom

It has become evident that getting together regionally is very important! We'd therefore like to invite you to join us and other members in your area to our drop-in zoom to catch up and connect with each other again.
North England Drop-In Zoom

It has become evident that getting together regionally is very important! We'd therefore like to invite you to join us and other members in your area to our drop-in zoom to catch up and connect with each other again.

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The Extraocular Muscles

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

common questions patients ask about pyridostigmine.
Myasthenia Gravis

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

Steroids are a type of medication called an immunosuppressant.
LEMS

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

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

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

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