Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) is an autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness due to faulty nerve cells not releasing enough acetylcholine. Symptoms include difficulty eating, vision problems, and respiratory muscle control issues. Treatment includes plasmapheresis and immunosuppressant drugs. LEMS is similar to myasthenia gravis but muscles appear to strengthen with activity. Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) […]