

Betty Ann, Living With LEMS


Rich, Living With LEMS
Real Patient Stories
Learn more about LEMS from those living it every day
LEMS at 81
Betty Ann’s Story
Meet Betty Ann, a former dancer who was sidelined by the mysterious symptoms of LEMS in her 60s. Listen as she describes her long diagnostic journey and how—through the power of her own research, self-advocacy, and persistence—she found the diagnosis that got her back on her feet again.
MOM WITH LEMS
Emily’s Story
Before LEMS, Emily was a healthy, active mom of a 2½-year-old daughter. At the age of 33 she began having symptoms that included leg heaviness, trouble rising from a chair, and problems with her gait. In this video, Emily describes her long journey to diagnosis and effective treatment, and how that process has made her thankful for the life she has today.
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