For the remainder of 2019, “LEMme Tell Ya” will feature a monthly series called “‘LEMme Tell Ya’ Patient Stories in…
Dawn DeBois
When Dawn was diagnosed with Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome in 2016, she realized how lonely it was not having anyone to talk to that understood her illness. Her goal with 'LEMme Tell Ya' is to let that be a conversation about LEMS that other patients can look forward to each week. Dawn will share her own stories of being a LEMS patient and one who also deals with having an invisible illness along with multiple autoimmune diseases. Dawn's prior work experience in pharmaceuticals and public health education is what led to her desire to educate others about her ultra rare diagnosis of LEMS. This desire, combined with her love of writing, led to her blog, The Battle Within. Dawn is also a contributor for TheMighty.com. When able to, Dawn volunteers for various pet rescue organizations. She has three adult sons and resides in Maine with her own rescues: a pug, Rocky, a beagle mix, Anna, and two cats, George and Wylie.
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Articles by Dawn DeBois
Not All Superheroes Wear Capes
I wasn’t diagnosed with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) until my sons were grown. Upon his return from serving in…
My Mental Health Safety Net
In my last column, I shared wording that I’ve used to explain Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) to my…
If you are like me, when you finally received a diagnosis of Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS), you were excited…
I was in my mid-30s when my painful, yet vague Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) symptoms began to interfere…
As a Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) patient, you might not have identified with the experiences that I described…
Most people look back on being 13 with fond memories of passage into their teen years. Those memories might include…
If you have a neuromuscular disease like Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) or another invisible illness, you’ve been there. You’ve…
My previous column titled, “My Ace Scores Are High. How About Yours?” was not written in my typical motivational…
The question that invariably follows my definition of Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) is, “Why does someone get an autoimmune…