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Young Generation Drop-in & Catch-up Zoom

How are you doing? Has it been a while since you spoke with anyone living with myasthenia?
Kids Group Drop-in & Catch-up Zoom

How are you and your family? Has it been a while since you spoke with anyone living with myasthenia?
Festive Appeal: Keep the smile on Oliver’s face

Can you donate £10 to help keep the smile on Oliver’s face?
January 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’ .

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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.
Intravenous Immunoglobulin

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

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

Steroids are a type of medication called an immunosuppressant.
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.