Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) can be caused by several types of cancer, not just the small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) that’s commonly associated with the immune system disease, according to new data from a European LEMS registry. These data showed that, compared with autoimmune LEMS, which occurs on its own…
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I am a mom to an adult daughter who has Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS). My daughter Grace was diagnosed at the age of 15, after nine months of falling, experiencing severe muscle weakness, and slurring her words. One of the most encouraging aspects of our LEMS journey has…
Managing Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) during pregnancy can be challenging, especially when high blood pressure conditions like preeclampsia are involved, a review paper highlights. Magnesium sulfate is the standard treatment used to prevent seizures associated with preeclampsia, but it can worsen muscle weakness in people with LEMS and raise…
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