Question 1

every once in a while i have no control over my right side of body. what's going on? is this some form of paralysis?

Accepted Answer

Episodic?: Episodic neurological events fall into three categories:  strokes, seizures, migraine.  Each can produce transient weakness or dysfunction of one side of the body.  Each can resolve to normal with time and rest.  A thorough neurological evaluation is necessary to make the appropriate diagnosis and to determine the appropriate treatment.

Question 2

what causes paralysis on the left side of the body when its not a stroke ?

Accepted Answer

Hemiparesis caused : Partial paralysis on one side of body is called hemiparesis it can be caused by migraine, head trauma, muscular dystrophy.Brain tumours and stroke as well sometimes.

Question 3

what can cause spastic paralysis on the right side of the body?

Accepted Answer

Anatomy: Causes include focal lesions of brain and spinal cord, and some underlying problems could include trauma, stroke, multiple sclerosis, infections, even primary lateral sclerosis.

Question 4

felt like a force was sittin on my body suffocating me, felt like i was moving in slow motion, fading into abyss, half sleep, sleep paralysis? cause?

Accepted Answer

Sleep paralysis.: Your description is typical for sleep paralysis. It is common among normal individuals.  It may also be part of narcolepsy.

Question 5

does catching guillain barre early reduce chances of full body paralysis?

Accepted Answer

Yes and No: Early treatment of GBS with IV Immunoglobulin or plasma exchange shortens the recovery time to independent walking again however it may not decrease the chances of complete paralysis. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 6

is it possible to have panic attacks with temporary paralysis (pseudoparalysis) as been getting attacks and one side of my body gets in awful pain and?

Accepted Answer

Panic &amp; paralysis: indicates a need to see your doctor.  If he/she rules out a medical/neurological condition please see a mental health professional for treatment of your panic disorder.  Panic attacks are very treatable and self-limiting.  Peace and good health.

Question 7

just had three sleep paralysis episodes back to back...the worst in thirty years. i'm thinking the lower dosage of klonopin (clonazepam) in my body is causing this?

Accepted Answer

Sleep paralysis: Sleep paralysis may be associated with stress/anxiety disorders. Medicine some times may be associated with it. Klonopin (clonazepam) is used for anxiety. Usually sleep paralysis does not need treatment especially as infrequent as you experience. when you not taking klonopin (clonazepam) how could it be in your system. If you take klonopin (clonazepam), talk to your doctor to change to different modalities of treatment

Question 8

i am pretty sure i have a condition called sleep paralysis. i will wake up fully conscious however i am i unable to open my eyes are moved any part of my body i can still hear everything going on around me fter a minute of 2 of experience thing this i am

Accepted Answer

Fairly common: This is a normal condition during dream sleep.  Our bodies become paralyzed during dreaming.  If combined with sleep attacks, cataplexy, and hallucinations upon falling asleep, this would be considered narcolepsy.

Question 9

can cervical spine root damage cause permanent paralysis in your entire body? from c1-c8? can a pinched nerve in this area cause full body paralysis?

Accepted Answer

Not really.: Spinal CORD runs from brain down spine encased in column of vertebral bones. Spinal NERVE exits between  bones providing movement and sensation to a very specific body area. Damage to NERVE can produce loss of function and sensation only in a local area.  Damage to CORD can produce loss of function and sensation below the level of the injury.  Injury above C4 paralyses respiration - often fatal

Question 10

on 200mg spironolactone for hypokalemic per. paralysis i eat very well balanced diet.could "cheat" cause dehydration & feelin of bruising allover body?

Accepted Answer

I believe so: The spironolactone you are taking helps prevent potassium losses in the kidney, helping to keep your potassium blood level up.  Avoiding alcohol and eating a low carbohydrate diet may help. If you "cheat", the typical symptoms of HPP may occur: shoulder/arm, hip/leg weakness or paralysis. One might experience aching with this. While challenging, complying with all aspects of treatment is important

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Every once in a while i have no control over my right side of body. what's going on? is this some form of paralysis?

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What causes paralysis on the left side of the body when its not a stroke ?

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What can cause spastic paralysis on the right side of the body?

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Felt like a force was sittin on my body suffocating me, felt like i was moving in slow motion, fading into abyss, half sleep, sleep paralysis? cause?

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Does catching guillain barre early reduce chances of full body paralysis?

A member asked:

Is it possible to have panic attacks with temporary paralysis (pseudoparalysis) as been getting attacks and one side of my body gets in awful pain and?

A member asked:

Just had three sleep paralysis episodes back to back...the worst in thirty years. i'm thinking the lower dosage of klonopin (clonazepam) in my body is causing this?

A member asked:

I am pretty sure i have a condition called sleep paralysis. i will wake up fully conscious however i am i unable to open my eyes are moved any part of my body i can still hear everything going on around me fter a minute of 2 of experience thing this i am

A member asked:

Can cervical spine root damage cause permanent paralysis in your entire body? from c1-c8? can a pinched nerve in this area cause full body paralysis?

A member asked:

On 200mg spironolactone for hypokalemic per. paralysis i eat very well balanced diet.could "cheat" cause dehydration & feelin of bruising allover body?

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