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Lewis-Sumner Syndrome

What is Lewis-Sumner Syndrome?

Lewis-Sumner Syndrome is a dysimmune multifocal demyelinating sensorimotor neuropathy.

 

Lewis-Sumner Syndrome is a dysimmune multifocal demyelinating sensorimotor neuropathy.
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Newly Diagnosed Created by iOneDar
Last updated 17 Feb 2013, 12:40 PM

Posted by iOneDar
17 Feb 2013, 12:40 PM

Chaplainpat, Thanks for sharing your story. Have you experienced improvement since you started your treatments? What has it been like to have LSS since 2008? Looking forward to learning more.

Posted by chaplainpat
13 Feb 2013, 04:37 PM

My story -- In May 2008 two fingers on my left hand got tingly and slowly this condition increased until my entire left hand was affected. Then it jumped over to my right hand and soon both hands caused me great concern. I saw 11 different doctors that year and no one knew whar was wrong with me. MS and carpal tunnel syndrome were suggested. I finally got a new general doctor and after a full physical he sent me to a new neurologist at MSU. I had no hope for a positive outcome. After all, I had already seen 3 neurologists. Imagine my joy when I exited that appointment with a diagnosis of LSS and started treatment in four days. She was not the doc that my general physician had referred me to - - but a substutition by the clinic. Coincidence?? I see her as an aswer to prayer and found her to be an answer to myprayers and an absolute angel! You see, my new physician had studied unde Lewis Sumner at Wayne State in Detroit!! I had or 4 days a month and took Cellcept beginning at 500 mg and

Posted by iOneDar
9 Feb 2013, 10:55 PM

Hi Beth Thanks so much for writing. It is encouraging to hear from someone who understands the unique path that I'm on, but I'm sorry you have this disease as well. As far as I can tell, my symptoms are symmetrical. It all began very quickly and has steadily declined. At first, it was mainly the sensory (pain, numbness, tingling) and the weakness was not as obvious. I discovered early last summer that the reason for the shortness of breath I'd been experiencing was because my right hemidiaphragm is paralyzed. I am awaiting insurance approval for IVIg treatment. The initial plan is for me to have it over two days for three months in a row and then re-evaluate. I glad to hear it has gone well for you - the horror stories on the internet have made me feel a bit apprehensive. I noticed you're from NJ. My wife and I grew up in NJ. After living for a season in VA and MO, we settled in PA 17 years ago with our four children. I'd love to connect further with you by phone or email. Thanks again for your response. It's good to know someone else "out there" is dealing with this. The "very rare" status of this disease/condition seems so isolating. My best to you, Don Lancaster County PA

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Are you satisified with your neuro(s)? Created by bbrooks
Last updated 21 Jan 2010, 06:20 PM

Posted by bbrooks
21 Jan 2010, 06:20 PM

Hi! While I am fortunate enough to be doing well, my neuro himself admits that he's more a diagnostician than a long-term-care doctor. So I'm keeping my eyes and ears open for a doctor with experience treating CIDP/LSS patients over the long term. Where I live, I can easily get to NY or Philadelphia. Anyone got a suggesion for me? Thanks! B.

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