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“Weighing the pros and cons of Mestinon” for LEMS
In @lorildunham‘s most recent article “Weighing the pros and cons of Mestinon to treat LEMS”
She talks about some of the side effects Mestinon is known for, including GI upset.
I tried taking mestinon when I was originally diagnosed with LEMS in 2015, and the GI upset symptoms were too severe for me to tolerate. I was never able to take it in combination with Firdapse, so I can’t speak much on it’s effectiveness.
I know many of you also take Mestinon.
Have you found a routine or way around dealing with the GI symptoms it causes?
Lori mentioned taking it on a full stomach helped Grace combat some of the GI upset.
Is there anything else that has helped you cope with the side effects?
Let us know! Please post your experiences below!
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For me, taking Imodium every other day works. Mestinon, I believe extends the period between Firdapse doses, which is every 4-5 hours. Imodium also helps the day after IVIg infusion.
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@specialk70
Thanks for that tip! I didn’t try taking Imodium when I trialed Mestinon but that might be something I try in the future!
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