Guide To Treating Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome

Immune Therapy

Immune therapy or immunosuppressants are a type of medication that decreases the strength of the body's immune system and function. While the use of these medications in healthy individuals sounds counter-intuitive, the use of immunosuppressants in individuals with autoimmune conditions can actually be beneficial. These drugs have a weakening effect on the overactive immune system of Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome patients. The objective of immune therapy is to reduce the severity of the inflammatory response that results in communication disruption between the nerves and the muscle cells. This treatment is shown to be moderately successful, but it may not eradicate all of the defective antibodies in the immune system. In addition, there are adverse effects of being on immunosuppressants, including the increased susceptibility of contracting an illness. This happens because the healthy parts of the immune system are suppressed in addition to the harmful parts.

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