Myaware, formerly the Myasthenia Gravis Association is the leading UK charity for people with
myasthenia gravis
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a long-term neuromuscular junction disease that leads to varying degrees of skeletal muscle weakness. The most commonly affected muscles are those of the eyes, face, and swallowing. It can result in double vision, ...
, congenital myasthenia,
Lambert–Eaton myasthenic syndrome
Lambert–Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by muscle weakness of the limbs. It is also known as myasthenic syndrome, Eaton–Lambert syndrome, and when related to cancer, carcinomatous myopathy.
...
(LEMS) and
ocular myasthenia.
About
The charity was established May 1976. The charity supports people with myasthenia and their families, increase public and medical awareness of the condition and raise funds for research and support staff.
The charity’s head office is based in
Derby
Derby ( ) is a City status in the United Kingdom, city and Unitary authorities of England, unitary authority area on the River Derwent, Derbyshire, River Derwent in Derbyshire, England. Derbyshire is named after Derby, which was its original co ...
.
Aim
The organization provides information, advice and support, particularly to people just diagnosed with the conditions.
References
External links
Official website
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Health charities in the United Kingdom
Neurology organizations