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Early Access to Medicine Scheme (EAMS)

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August New Members Zoom Session

If you are recently diagnosed and/or have just joined myaware because someone you know has been diagnosed, then come along to our ‘New Member Zoom Session’ where we will be able to offer you practical and helpful support, a chance to meet some of the team and the opportunity to ask questions.
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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 are the six muscles that control the movements of the eyes.
Pyridostigmine Information

common questions patients ask about pyridostigmine.
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 (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.
Intravenous Immunoglobulin

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

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

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