Researchers in India have described the rare case of an older man who developed both Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) and cerebellar ataxia — another neurological disorder that affects coordination and balance — without evidence of cancer. While cerebellar ataxia is also “uncommon,” per the team, a dual diagnosis…
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Note: This column describes the experiences of the author’s daughter with Mestinon (pyridostigmine). Not everyone will have the same response to treatment. Consult your doctor before starting or stopping a therapy. My daughter Grace started exhibiting symptoms of Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) at age 15. Her freshman year…
Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) linked to an underlying lung cancer was successfully managed with four weekly intravenous, or into-the-vein, infusions of efgartigimod — a medication approved for treating myasthenia gravis (MG) — in an elderly man in China, according to a case report. LEMS and MG are both…
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