Question 1

is floppiness after legs falling asleep a sign of a nerve condition?

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Legs/arms falling: Asleep are from pressure on nerves or decreased blood flow, in that order. Numbness and tingling from nerve pressure is common during sleep when we don't move much.  The numbness etc is temporary malfunction of the sensory part of the nerve. Temporary floppieness is a malfunction of the signals sent from the spine to the muscles.  As long as its temporary, it's normal.

Question 2

what is sartorial muscle syndrome

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See below: The sartorius muscle runs from the anterior and lateral thigh proximally to the the medial aspect of the knee distally; it is actually the longest muscle in the body.  Sartorius muscle syndrome refers to symptoms that can arise from this muscle through a number of potential etiologies; typically causing anterior thigh and medial knee pain

Question 3

floppy baby syndrome. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Nonspecific observtn: "floppy baby" is a nonspecific term used to describe an infant whose muscle tone is diminished.Tone is like the stretchy of a rubber band, when weak, decreased tone prevents babies from maintaining their posture. This implies a disturbance, anywhere from the brain down to the nerve or muscle. Some conditions with low tone include:down syndrome, brain injury, spinal muscular atrophy, prader-willi synd.

Question 4

what is floppy baby syndrome and how is it treated?

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Motor delay: These babies are hypotonic i.e. They have poor muscle tone they consequently have delayed motor milestones. Intense physical and or occupational therapy is in order.

Question 5

what can you tell me about lambert-eaton muscle syndrome?

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: This is a rare condition that affects the signals sent from the nerves to the muscles. It results in weak muscles because they cannot contract properly.

Question 6

how would floppy baby syndrome affect a person later on in life?

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Some Physical Change: These children sometimes have to work harder to acheive good muscle tone and strength which certainly may affect sports and such skills.Also one has to be sure that there are no other associated medical issues.

Question 7

can a person who has marfan syndrome still grow muscle?

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Yes: Marfan syndrome patients can have mild to severe symptoms. Their muscles can grow, but there may be weakness in the connective tissues that help support the muscles and attach muscles to other parts of the body.

Question 8

could restless body syndrome be from using muscle relaxers?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: You need to see a neurologist about this. There are conditions that can cause the whole body to be restless and these are best evaluated by a neurologist specializing in movement disorders.It can be caused by medications, but i don't believe that the muscle relaxers are among them. I could be wrong, however, the main thing is that you get it treated for your own sanity. It sounds dreadful.Good luc.

Question 9

i had muscle and nerve testing today, was told i have carpal tunnal syndrome. what's best to do for it?

Accepted Answer

See a hand surgeon.: Carpal tunnel syndrome (cts) is caused by compression of the median nerve in the wrist. Common symptoms include pain, numbness and tingling in the thumb, index, long, and the thumb side of the ring finger. Treatment with oral/injectable steroids, splints and therapy can be effective, but surgery is sometimes needed. See a board certified orthopaedic hand surgeon for evaluation and treatment.

Question 10

what is a therapeutic treatment for piriformis muscle syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Piriformis: Heat and/or ice applications.  Specific exercises given you by the therapist.  Avoid lifting and activity that irritates the pain.  A therapist can use ultrasound, or electrical stimulation (tens) or light therapy.

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