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July 20, 2020July 20, 2020

LEMS and Clinical Trials

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While no cure currently exists for Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS), researchers are working on developing new treatments. Clinical trials are essential steps in this process. Here is information that ... Read more

July 10, 2020July 10, 2020

Should My Baby Be Tested for LEMS?

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If you or your partner has Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS), you may be wondering whether your baby should be tested for this disease. About LEMS LEMS is a rare ... Read more

June 26, 2020June 29, 2020

Vaccines and LEMS

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Many patients with an autoimmune disease such as Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) may wonder whether it is safe for them to get vaccines. What are vaccines? Vaccines are treatments ... Read more

June 22, 2020June 22, 2020

LEMS and Anesthesia

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Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) is a rare autoimmune disease that affects the connection between nerve and muscle cells. Patients’ bodies produce antibodies that mistakenly attack this connection, and the ... Read more

June 8, 2020June 8, 2020

Tips for Dealing With Pain When You Have LEMS

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Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) is a rare autoimmune disorder that affects the nerve cells controlling muscle movement. In addition to muscle weakness, fatigue, and eye problems, pain is a ... Read more

June 1, 2020June 1, 2020

Medications to Avoid When You Have LEMS

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Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) is a rare autoimmune disease that primarily affects nerve cells and muscles. The immune system mistakenly attacks a specific component of the nervous system that ... Read more

May 14, 2020May 18, 2020

Why Should I Be Tested for Cancer if Diagnosed with LEMS?

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If you have been diagnosed with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS), a rare autoimmune disease that, among its symptoms, causes muscle weakness, it’s very important you be screened for cancer as soon as ... Read more

May 4, 2020May 4, 2020

Pregnancy and LEMS

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Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) is a rare autoimmune disease characterized by muscle weakness, among other symptoms. It is caused by the production of antibodies that mistakenly attack the point ... Read more

April 16, 2020April 20, 2020

LEMS and Exercise

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Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) is a rare autoimmune disease characterized by the immune system mistakenly attacking the nerve cells that control muscles. The most common symptom of LEMS is ... Read more

April 9, 2020April 24, 2020

How to Stay Motivated With a Chronic Disease Like LEMS

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Because there are only about 400 known cases of Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) in the U.S., it’s understandable for someone who has the autoimmune disorder to feel isolated and ... Read more