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Simplifying Therapy for Stiff-Person Syndrome
Diplomat combines clinical expertise with personalized care.Stiff-person syndrome (SPS) is a rare condition — fewer than one in a million people have it. SPS causes muscle rigidity and prolonged — often severe — muscle spasms. These spasms can be caused by factors in the patient’s environment, such as loud noises, being touched, or emotional distress. Because so many things can trigger SPS attacks, it can be hard for patients to leave home.
SPS affects women about twice as often as men.
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What are the symptoms of stiff-person syndrome?
SPS usually causes muscle spasms that last for a long time, as well as muscle rigidity — muscles that are painful because they won’t relax.
The muscle spasms can be very severe. In extreme cases, they can break bones. People who have SPS generally have limited mobility due to these spasms.
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How does Diplomat help people with stiff-person syndrome?
There is no cure for SPS, but proper treatment can help control the symptoms, allowing people with SPS to live their daily lives.
SPS affects the nervous system. However, people with SPS often have autoimmune disorders as well — conditions that cause the body’s immune system to target healthy cells. Diplomat Specialty Infusion Group dispenses immune globulin therapies to help patients with these conditions.
We support you throughout your entire treatment by helping you find third-party financial support, assisting you with insurance requirements, and giving you 24/7 access to clinical experts.
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Sources
National Organization for Rare Disorders
National Association of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Remember: The information here — and on linked sites — is not meant to replace advice, care, or a diagnosis from your physician. If you have questions about your condition, please ask your provider.
The information contained herein may not be construed as medical advice. It is for educational purposes only. Diplomat Pharmacy Inc. takes no responsibility for the accuracy or validity of the information contained herein, nor the claims or statements of any manufacturer.
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Diplomat connects you with the support you need. We do much more than just fill your prescriptions. Diplomat Specialty Infusion Group provides a number of resources to support you throughout treatment.
Financial Assistance
We’ll look for ways to help you afford therapy.There are many ways to get help paying for specialty medications. We'll seek third-party programs and support the application process from start to finish.
