The Facts on MWS

MWS stands for Muckle-Wells Syndrome. MWS was first recognised in a family in the early 1960s by 2 doctors named Thomas James Muckle and Michael Vernon Wells.⁸ Since then, doctors have learned much more about MWS (Muckle-Wells Syndrome).

The symptoms of MWS listed below in green are similar to FCAS symptoms, but they occur more often and may last longer.⁴ The symptoms in yellow are additional symptoms that someone with MWS (Muckle-Wells Syndrome) may have.

• A rash that keeps coming back⁴
• Fever⁴
• Feeling weak or tired⁴
• Pain in the joints⁴
• Headache⁴
• Chills⁴
• Sore or red eyes⁶
• Pain in the muscles⁴
• Gradual loss of hearing⁴
• High protein levels in the kidneys⁶

Related Pages:

• MWS Symptoms
• For information on MWS treatments please visit the CAPS Treatments page
• Please download the CAPS Patient Booklet
• Find your nearest MWS Specialist Centre
• Compare with FCAS symptoms