Question 1

what sort of problem is central cord syndrome?

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Spinal cord injury: Central cord syndrome is characterized by weakness ue>le, with urinary retention and sensory loss below the level of the lesion. The arms and hands maybe paralyzed or moderately weak, the legs may be severely weak or minimally weak. The accuracy of the neurologic exam in the first week is  more important in prognosis than imaging studies.

Question 2

is there a cure for central cord syndrome?

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Yes/no: Central cord syndrome is basically a force  injury to the spinal cord. Usually when someone has this injury it was the result of a fall. This can happen if someone has a normal spinal canal but more oftern it happens because there is stenosis at baseline. This should be corrected to stop further injury.  The timing of the surgery depends on the surgeon.  The symptoms improve at a variable rate.

Question 3

what is the treatment for central cord syndrome?

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See below: The main treatment for central cord syndrome is rehabilitation which consists of physical and occupational therapy as well as speech therapy if there are swallowing difficulties. The physical therapist deals with movement and improving independence in all movement activities. The ot deals with so called activities of daily living such as bathing, toileting and dressing. A rehab md coordinates.

Question 4

is there a drug free treatment for central pain syndrome?

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Use your mind: Psychotherapy, with a trained pain psychologist is a great therapy for any chronic pain syndrome. It focuses on helping your mind cope and live with the pain, not just cover it up with pain medication. If you stick with it and give it a good try, you can improve your functioning greatly.

Question 5

what are the effects of risperdial medication on a down's syndrome child?

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Not really known: It's not really known, it's a risk benefit analysis in every case.

Question 6

which medications can cause brugada syndrome?

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Go here..: Brugadadrugs.org. 

The list of drugs that may or may not exacerbate is extensive. There are tables on this website divided in categories from likely to cause symptoms to "controversial".

Question 7

what medication would help with "sensory overload" asperger's syndrome?

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Sensory overload: People with asperger's syndrome are often very sensitive to pharmaceutical medications.  But, some use low doses of antipsychotics such as Risperdal or seroquel (quetiapine) to help with sensory overload.  For more clear anxiety-related complaints, low-dose ssri's might be tried.  Some patients may not tolerate any of these -- and classical homeopathy with a well-trained homeopath could then be an option.

Question 8

my friend has a mild form of marphan syndrome. she takes her medication. what's her life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

Marfan syndrome: With excellent care, can be normal. Cardiac and vascular care by specialists is essential.

Question 9

soluation for klien filter syndrome  and how i can get the medication  testesteron?

Accepted Answer

May not need it: Not all patients with Klinefelters require testosterone.  I would reccomend you first get your testosterone, total, free and bioavailable and  LH, FSH tested first

Question 10

is there any other medication besides addreall that works better for pots syndrome?

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POTS: There are multiple meds tried. If you find a doc who is very experienced in pots you are more likely to get results.

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