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Published: 3rd September, 2020

Updated: 17th November, 2020

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    Ocular Myasthenia

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    Intravenous Immunoglobulin

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

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    LEMS

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

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    Myasthenia Gravis

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

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    Steroid Information Sheet

    Steroids are a type of medication called an immunosuppressant.

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    Thymectomy Information

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

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    Driving

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

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