Stiff Man Syndrome Treatment in India

Amit Khan, a 42-year-old software engineer...

Amit Khan, a 42-year-old software engineer and father of two, had always been active. Over the past 18 months, he developed a creeping stiffness in his back and legs, which he initially blamed on long hours at his desk. The stiffness evolved into painful, unpredictable muscle spasms so severe they would knock him off his feet. Loud noises or sudden stress, like his children shouting, could trigger an episode. He became afraid to drive or play with his kids, sinking into anxiety and feeling like a prisoner in his own rigid body. After months of misdiagnoses of anxiety or back problems, a neurologist recognized the pattern. She diagnosed Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) and recommended intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy to modulate his overactive immune system. Amit underwent his first 5-day IVIG infusion in the hospital, feeling hopeful but nervous. The process was tiring, but he experienced no major side effects. Within a few weeks, the frequency and intensity of his spasms decreased significantly. The constant background stiffness softened. While not cured, Amit regained the ability to walk confidently, drive short distances, and hug his children without fear of a spasm. Emotionally, he moved from a place of terror and isolation to one of cautious optimism, feeling he had his life and his role as a father back within reach.