Q: what age does fragile x syndrome show up?

Birth: You can be suspicious at birth. Here is some information: http://www.fragilex.org/fragile-x-associated-disorders/fragile-x-syndrome/

Q: what can i do to treat fragile x syndrome?

Seek help: While there are no cures for patients with fragile x, there are many supportive care services that can provide a great deal of help. See http://www.Fragilex.Org/treatment-intervention/ for more information.

Question 1

is there any drug available for fragile x syndrome?

Accepted Answer

No: The basic science evidence is that the affected chromosome is deficient in Folic Acid but that has not worked out clinically.

Question 2

what to do if i have a 22 year old son with fragile x syndrome.i was told that they are developing a drug that either cures?

Accepted Answer

Specialist: It depends upon what the symptoms are. Some people with this suffer from developmental, intellectual and emotional issuesthis is caused by the effects of the chromosomal abnormalities. There may eventually be medications that help the symptoms, but I am not aware of a cure as of yet. Seeing a specialist for these issues to develop a plan of therapy would be wise.

Question 3

can there be some drug treatment available for fragile x syndrome?

Accepted Answer

See Below: Since Fragile X is a genetic disease, there is no treatment for the disease itself.  There are options for treating some of the symptoms of Fragile X (ADHD, seizures, or other behavioral disorders).

Question 4

what causes of fragile x syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Gene mutation: Fragile x syndrome is due to a mutation within the fmr1 gene on x chromosome.  Part of the gene gets repeated too many times. It is the most common genetic cause of intellectual disability. Please see: http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0002633/ and http://www.Fragilex.Org/ for more information.

Question 5

how prevalent is fragile x syndrome?

Accepted Answer

See below: Fragile x syndrome is the most frequent form of inherited  intellectual disability.  The prevalence in men runs from 1 in 4, 000 to 1 in 6.000.  The prevalence in  women is estimated  at 1 in 10.000.

Question 6

whats the cause of fragile x syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Genetic: Fragile x is caused by just one defective  gene. This gene also known as fmr1, shuts it self down  and fails to produce a protein. 
The incidence is 1 in 4000 males and 1 in 6-8000 females have 
it is the most common cause of inherited mental disability-.

Question 7

fragile x syndrome my baby, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Developmental help: Fragile X syndrome can predispose your baby to developmental and learning issues. It is important to have your baby evaluated by Early Intervention, a program to support infants with delays. Call your doctor to get this information.

Question 8

how common is fragile x syndrome in us?

Accepted Answer

Depends on your dfn: Significant impairment (iq<70) in FAS is felt to represent 1/3600 of the population, mostly male. A lesser form of involvement with lesser alterations in this gene (add, behavior issues) may affect 1/130-250 female & 1/250-800 males. See: www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pmc/articles/pmc2888470/?Tool=pmcentrez.

Question 9

what age does fragile x syndrome show up?

Accepted Answer

Birth: You can be suspicious at birth. Here is some information:
http://www.fragilex.org/fragile-x-associated-disorders/fragile-x-syndrome/

Question 10

what can i do to treat fragile x syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Seek help: While there are no cures for patients with fragile x, there are many supportive care services that can provide a great deal of help. See

http://www.Fragilex.Org/treatment-intervention/

for more information.

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