Question 1

can paraneoplastic neurological syndrome be reversed?

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Removal of primary: Complete removal of the tumor causing the paraneoplastic syndrome should help. However, the lesions may not be reversible. See this site for more info.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/paraneoplastic-syndromes/basics/definition/CON-20028459

Question 2

what type of exam can diagnose paraneoplastic neurological syndromes?

Accepted Answer

Paraneoplastic: It depends on what type of paraneoplastic syndrome your doctor is supsecting.  These syndromes are notoriously difficult to diagnosis and require a high index of suspicion. Usually a physical exam combined with blood tests can lead to a diagnosis.

Question 3

how long can someone live with undiagnosed paraneoplastic neurological syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cancer: Prognosis depends on the type of neoplasm (cancer).  Paraneoplastic implies that the problem is related to an underlying cancer.

Question 4

have had symptoms of paraneoplastic neurological syndrome for 3 years. what tests should i go for?

Accepted Answer

If this is your own: self-diagnosis, then the only tests you need at this time is a proper history and evaluation by a competent clinician. That individual will then explain if tests are indicated and what they will be.

Question 5

what is the like hood to have a paraneoplastic neurology syndrome if the paraneoplastic panel (anti body) blood test is negative?

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Need more info: It would be worthwhile to discuss this with an oncologist that your family physician can suggest.

Question 6

does paraneoplastic neurological syndrome cause tachycardia?

Accepted Answer

Well it can. : paraneoplastic syndromes of the nervous system usually can have varying symptoms of all kinds depending on the body part being injured. one of the things that can be injured is known as Dysautonomia. This means injury to the body functions that are involuntary that includes heart rate.

Question 7

if pet/ct comes back negative while looking for occult cancer (paraneoplastic neurological sympts) can i relax, symptoms ongoing 2 years. thanks you.

Accepted Answer

Yes!: Serious conditions  make their presence known fairly quickly  and don't as a rule wait for good doctors to diagnose them !! I do not have enough information in your case but if they have gone as far as PET Scan and still have not found anything serious one should relax!!

Question 8

is it possible to have paraneoplastic neurological symptoms (not lems) from sclc with no evidence of lc on ct scan 1 year after symptoms started?

Accepted Answer

No: I wish they were all this easy to answer. Maybe there's something elsewhere. Did you get an antibody panel run?

Question 9

autonomic neuropathy sympts for 21mths.anti hu tested neg. could this be a paraneoplastic neurological syndrome?my gp says don't worry pns rare. ideas

Accepted Answer

Autonomic neuropathy: Occurs in women typically with onset in the 4th or 5th decade. First confirm you have it ( see a neurologist and have an EMG-NCS done. If the diagnosis is in question thermal testing and a tilt table test can clarify matters. Read about POTS and its many causes

Question 10

unusual neurological symptoms, paraneoplastic panel was done at my request, neuro doesnt suspect it at all based on presentation, waiting for results. how common are false positive results?

Accepted Answer

Labs: Not common,but wait till you get them as I am sure they will be negative.  Good Luck

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Does paraneoplastic neurological syndrome cause tachycardia?

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If pet/ct comes back negative while looking for occult cancer (paraneoplastic neurological sympts) can i relax, symptoms ongoing 2 years. thanks you.

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Is it possible to have paraneoplastic neurological symptoms (not lems) from sclc with no evidence of lc on ct scan 1 year after symptoms started?

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Autonomic neuropathy sympts for 21mths.anti hu tested neg. could this be a paraneoplastic neurological syndrome?my gp says don't worry pns rare. ideas

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Unusual neurological symptoms, paraneoplastic panel was done at my request, neuro doesnt suspect it at all based on presentation, waiting for results. how common are false positive results?

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