
What Causes Muscle Aches When Suffering From Lambert-eaton Syndrome?

Autoimmune disorder; treatment received?
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting
I have studied your case carefully and as you might know Lambert-Eaton Syndrome is autoimmune disorder. In this syndrome, substances produced by the immune system attack nerve cells.
Please tell me the medicine you are taking in your reply? As you need certain drug's effective in controlling the symptoms.
Meanwhile you may take safe pain killer drugs like tramadol (prescription drug) along with Ice fomentation and local analgesic gel application.
A word of caution excessive physical exercises/stress and exposure to high temperature worsen the condition, so try to avoid them.
Looking forward to your reply and I shall be glad to answer any further query
Take care


Drug's given to reduce Immunity, may help
Detailed Answer:
Hello
It’s good to see you
After going through the whole discussion and your reply I can understand your situation. My suggestion for you is divided in two parts-
1.To confirm the Diagnosis-Do you have symptoms related to the autonomic nervous system usually occur, and include- Blood pressure changes, Dizziness upon standing, Dry mouth, Swallowing difficulty, gagging, Vision changes such as :blurry vision Double vision Problems keeping a steady gaze.
2. Empirical trial- Medications that suppress immune response such as prednisone may improve your symptoms .These may be given to reduce your suffering till we reach some diagnosis. The other useful medicines are:-
A)-Ant cholinesterase medications such as neostigmine or pyridostigmine.
B)-3, 4-diaminopyridine, which increases the release of acetylcholine from nerve cells.
You may discuss these issues with the treating doctor.
Hope this helps in reaching some conclusion and may reduce your suffering.
Take care and God bless you.


Do not lose hope; you will get over it
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Yes, you may visit an Eye surgeon (ophthalmologist) for his opinion and treatment. Regarding dilemma, as I told you earlier you may have drug’s like prednisone/neostigmine to have some relief from suffering after discussion with the treating doctor’s at mayo clinic. This will help you in two ways-
1. Will give immediate relief from suffering.
2. Help in reaching a diagnosis.
Wishing you good health

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Dr. Mukesh Chugh
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