Advice from Fellow Practitioners

Management of Myasthenic Syndromes for Patients Undergoing Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

This article focuses on aspects of anaesthetic and intensive care management for the myasthenic syndromes. Read more

Neurologist

Advice for Neurologists by Neurologist, Oxford Myasthenia Centre - David Hilton-Jones Read more

SALT

Advice for SALTs by Speech and language therapist, Ellen Alonso Read more

Paramedics

Martin Faircloth SRP Clinical Team Leader SWAST Read more

Nurses

Advice for nurses about caring for patients with myasthenia. Read more

Anaesthetists

Advice for anesthetists about caring for patients with myasthenia Read more

GP

Advice for GPs about caring for patients with myasthenia by Dr Jeremy Brewer Read more

Drugs to Avoid

In theory, more than 30 drugs currently used for many different conditions can interfere with nerve → muscle transmission.

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.

Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome (CMS)

Congenital (hereditary) Myasthenia Syndrome is a group of conditions that has been caused by an inherited disorder that affects the junction between the nerve and the muscle.

Pyridostigmine Information Sheet

Top Tips for Living with Myasthenia

Read our top tips on how to live with myasthenia

A common fear when first diagnosed with myasthenia is that you will never be able to drive again. This is not necessarily true, however people with myasthenia MUST inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) that they have the condition.

Association of British Neurologists' Management Guidelines

The ABN's myasthenia gravis Management Guidelines are designed to guide physicians in the management of myasthenia gravis.

Find Your Nearest Support Group

We have 53 regional support groups throughout the UK which hold regular get-togethers. Find your nearest one here.