LEMS

Symptoms of LEMS

The symptoms of LEMS develop gradually over weeks or months.

The main symptoms are weakness in the legs, arms, neck and face, as well asproblems with automatic body functions, such as controlling blood pressure.

Common symptoms include:

aching muscles
difficulty walking and climbing stairs
difficultylifting objects or raising the arms
drooping eyelids, dry eyes and blurred vision
swallowingproblems
dizziness upon standing
a dry mouth
constipation
erectile dysfunction in men
strength that temporarily improves when exercising,only to reduce as exercise continues

See your GP if you have a combination of these symptoms.

Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 21 Dec 2018

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