Authors :
Dr. Tanya Wadhwa
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 6 - June
Google Scholar :
https://bit.ly/3TmGbDi
Scribd :
https://tinyurl.com/4rec52u5
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8082183
Abstract :
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), a rare
autoimmune disorder, which is not widely studied is
illustrated in this case report. The patient, a 52-year-old
female with Stiff Person Syndrome, presents with
spasticity, muscle aches, and weakness. Elevated levels of
anti-glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) antibodies were
detected, confirming the diagnosis of Stiff Person
Syndrome. The patient is being treated with Diazepam,
Baclofen, IVIG, and Gabapentin. This cocktail of
medication has alleviated her pain and stiffness. She is
currently responding well to the administered treatment.
Early diagnosis and interdisciplinary treatment are
necessary for Stiff Person Syndrome to improve patient
outcomes and raise quality of life. The relevance of
examining SPS as a possible diagnosis in patients who
appear with increasing muscle stiffness and spasms is
highlighted by this case report, which also underlines the
need for more studies to fully comprehend this
complicated condition.
Keywords :
Stiff Person Syndrome, Autoimmune, Muscular Rigidity, Anti GAD Antibodies, IVIG, Gabapentin.
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), a rare
autoimmune disorder, which is not widely studied is
illustrated in this case report. The patient, a 52-year-old
female with Stiff Person Syndrome, presents with
spasticity, muscle aches, and weakness. Elevated levels of
anti-glutamic acid decarboxylase (GAD) antibodies were
detected, confirming the diagnosis of Stiff Person
Syndrome. The patient is being treated with Diazepam,
Baclofen, IVIG, and Gabapentin. This cocktail of
medication has alleviated her pain and stiffness. She is
currently responding well to the administered treatment.
Early diagnosis and interdisciplinary treatment are
necessary for Stiff Person Syndrome to improve patient
outcomes and raise quality of life. The relevance of
examining SPS as a possible diagnosis in patients who
appear with increasing muscle stiffness and spasms is
highlighted by this case report, which also underlines the
need for more studies to fully comprehend this
complicated condition.
Keywords :
Stiff Person Syndrome, Autoimmune, Muscular Rigidity, Anti GAD Antibodies, IVIG, Gabapentin.
