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Myasthenia means muscle weakness. This is confined to the voluntary muscles, muscles whose action is normally controlled by an individual's will such as the arm and leg muscles, and does not affect either the autonomic system or sensation. The autonomic system regulates the functions of the heart, stomach and intestines. People with myasthenia have characteristically fatigable muscles and the harder people with myasthenia try, the weaker they get. They are often strongest in the mornings and get weaker during the day.

Myaware has 52 regional support groups throughout the UK which hold regular get-togethers so people with myasthenia can meet one another, share experiences and forge friendships.

Myaware Kids is a support group for children with myasthenia. For more information about myaware Kids, contact Sarah Bailey at sarah.bailey@myaware.org

Myaware Young Generation supports people with myasthenia aged 18-39. For more information about myaware Young Generation, email younggeneration@myaware.org

Merseyside Support Group

• Karl Parr is the support worker for the North West.
• The Merseyside Support Group meets every 2-3 months.
• You can contact Karl at karl.parr@myaware.org  or on 07395 794 063.
• You can find all events in the North West here.