FAQs

December 7, 2020December 7, 2020

FAQs About Ruzurgi for LEMS

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Ruzurgi (amifampridine) is a medication by Jacobus Pharmaceutical for the treatment of Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Ruzurgi to treat LEMS patients ages 6 to ... Read more

November 30, 2020November 30, 2020

FAQs About Firdapse as Treatment for LEMS

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Firdapse is an approved treatment for patients ages 17 and older with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome or LEMS. How does Firdapse work? Firdapse works by improving the ability of nerve cells ... Read more

November 9, 2020November 9, 2020

FAQs About IVIG for LEMS

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Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) is a rare autoimmune disorder that results in progressive muscle weakness. One treatment that doctors can use for patients who do not respond to immunosuppressive drugs ... Read more

November 25, 2019November 28, 2019

FAQs About Botox and LEMS

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Many people enjoy using treatments that enhance beauty, such as Botox. For others, Botox might be used to ease migraines or treat other medical conditions. However, for patients with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic ... Read more

November 1, 2019

FAQs About Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy in LEMS

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For people with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS), finding out that they also have small cell lung cancer (SCLC) can be frightening. However, chemotherapy and radiation therapy directed toward SCLC have ... Read more

July 29, 2019October 28, 2019

FAQs About LEMS

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A diagnosis of Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) often leaves patients and their families with a plethora of questions. Reliable information can be scarce for rare diseases, whether it’s a matter of ... Read more