Question 1

what are the concerns with having degenerative nerve diseases?

Accepted Answer

Loss of sensation: I'm assuming you are referring to peripheral nerve degeneration, which typically affects the longest nerves (toes and feet followed by fingers and hands).  Loss of sensation predisposes to skin trauma and ulcers as well as joint changes.  Loss of strength typically occurs later in the course.

Question 2

how can you make sure you don't get degenerative nerve diseases?

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Nerve diseases: Which disease you have on mind? Just don't get old! i guess the disease that comes to my mind is B12 deficiency which may be treated. It causes anemia, peripheral neuropathy and dementia. Check your levels during your yearly physical exam or if you have symptoms suggestive of the above. Other neurological conditions cannot be prevented.

Question 3

what are all the muscle and nerve diseases that can cause twitching?

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Blepharospasm: Calls the eye twitch which can affect the ret of cn nerve vii, facial nerve function.  It is likely functional (not serious) ask your family doc, ? Neurologist, ? Plastic surg/dermatologist...Some use Botox to treat: annoyance v cost.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: nerve conditions?

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Nerve conditions: Nerve conditions = problems related to the nervous system.

Question 5

what kind of condition is degenerative nerve disease?

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Like Alheimer,s.: Degenerative nerve diseases can be serious or life-threatening. It depends on their type. Most of them have no cure. The goal of treatment is usually to improve symptoms, relieve pain and increase mobility. Some of those condition(parkinson's disease alzheimer's disease).

Question 6

can neurodegenerative diseases be the result of a fat starved body?

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Fat and neurodegenea: Not directly. The pritican diet is very fat derived and i never heard of an increase in such diseases in that group. On the other hand essential fats are relevant in CNS development and in effective antioxidation. See http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmed/14988463.

Question 7

what can be done in adolscence to lower risk of neurodegenerative diseases?

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Not much: Well balanced diet, regular exercise, good sleep habits and adequate water intake are all mainstays of health.  There is nothing specific which will lower the risk of nd disease.

Question 8

can you have 4 normal mri scans and a normal pet/ct fdg 18 fusion scan and still have a neurodegenerative diseases?

Accepted Answer

Not clear: Am perplexed as to why you have had all of these studies.  Maybe question to be asked is etiology of your burning pain.  Have your doctors considered fabry's disease or a small fibre neuropathy, both of which might explain your symptoms?

Question 9

are there any medication for degenerative bone disease?

Accepted Answer

See details: Do you mean degenerative joint disease?  If so, there are many options. I do not know what degenerative bone disease means.

Question 10

can medications cause peripheral nerve disorders?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are some medications that are associated with peripheral neuropathy, especially some chemotherapy agents.  Some of these can be at least partially counteracted by vitamin supplementation, but it varies from drug to drug.

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