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Stiff-person syndrome is aneurological disorderthat is characterized by muscle stiffness and painful muscle spasms.
Symptoms of Stiff-Person Syndrome
The main symptoms of stiff-person syndrome are muscle stiffness and muscle spasms.
The stiffness may spread to other areas of the body and either fluctuate in intensity or get progressively worse.
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Muscle Spasms
Muscle stiffness is often alternated with episodes of painful muscle spasms.
The muscle spasms typically last a few seconds or minutes, but can sometimes last for a few hours.
They may affect specific parts of the body or the entire body.
The spasms may be so severe in intensity that they can cause the person to fall down.
Autoimmune disorders are a group of conditions wherein the persons immune system mistakenly attacks and harms their healthy cells.
It can be helpful to visit a mental healthcare provider to process your feelings and develop coping strategies.
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