Stiff Man Syndrome Clinical Features

Are the episodes of muscle rigidity and/or spasm intermittent?

Can the episodes be precipitated by sudden movements, strong emotions, or loud noises?

Do episodes tend to follow a stereotypic pattern?

Do episodes involve the back, causing hyperlordosis?

Does the person show a lack of neurological findings between episodes?

Are autoantibodies detectable in the serum?

Are autoantibodies detectable in the CSF?

Associated underlying disease

Interventions to reduce muscle changes