Question 1

do you know if over-sharing and hyper-sensitivity are normal symptoms of asperger's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Why do you ask?: People who are troubled, feel different, feel excluded, or who lack social skills for whatever reason are prone to take others' comments -- even if well-meant -- hard. These people may also talk about themselves and their most personal stuff in an effort to find out how to live better. There's little point in making diagnoses when there's no specific Rx beyond learning to live more skilfully.

Question 2

could i with aspergers syndrome develop hyper sensitivity to sound, smell and light at a later stage in?

Accepted Answer

Anyone on the: Autism spectrum can develop the hyper sensitivity you mention.  Anyone can, for that matter, but people on the spectrum may be more at risk.  Great plains laboratory has a good website with info and lab tests.  Please see you doc for a check up to rule out other things.  Peace and good health.

Question 3

every tooth that gets worked on. ends up being a root canal. due to hyper sensitivity.  why do i prevent hyper sensative nerves ?

Accepted Answer

More info needed: How deep were the cavities or old restorations being replaced? That plays a big role in how the nerve tissue reacts to the new restoration. Proper home care, a healthy diet, and regular dental check-ups will help prevent cavities and keep restorations small. have your dentist go over the teeth that needed root canal therapy.

Question 4

i am a young man 25, i have hyper sensitivity to clothing texture, sounds, music, people's aura, lights and colors. i find myself only able to where certain color clothing,  and my mind can get overloaded very easy. how do i get less sensitive?

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Sensitivity: When was your last full physical examination and lab tests? Problem may be physiologic or psychologic or both. You may need a General Physician, Endocrinologist, Psychiatrist, Allergist, Internist, or other specialty practitioner..

Question 5

any thoughts for remedies for hypersensitivity (high sensitivity disorder)? would something like prozac (fluoxetine) help with this?

Accepted Answer

Sleep Problems?: Allergies and breathing problems are associated with airway issues.  If you have excessive daytime sleepiness you should talk to your doctor about getting a sleep study.  Sleep disordered breathing is common and goes undiagnosed majority of the time.

Question 6

anything i can do to end this hyper-sensitivity to smells during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Avoidance, incense: The best way, of course, is to avoid the offending odor in the first place.  Prevention is a good second choice -- if you can find a pleasing candle or incense to mask bothersome odors.  Stories abound of pregnant women wearing garlic cloves as a necklace to cover over bad smells!

Question 7

what is the root cause of gerd? if les is fixed( normal pressure) and still have gerd, how is that possible? i hear the term hyper acid sensitivity ?? is that even real, or a term that used when you dont know, but still reflux? short of breath?

Accepted Answer

: There are multiple factors and different factors applicable to different extent in different people.
Visit this site for information on this topic:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/gerd/symptoms-causes/syc-20361940

Question 8

what are the common types of hypersensitivity reactions?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: The word "hypersensitivity" often is used to describe an allergic reaction. Possible causes of allergic reactions are sensitivities to foods, insects, medications, etc...

Question 9

what is a type 4 hypersensitivity reaction?

Accepted Answer

Delayed reaction: Type 4 reactions are delayed reactions involving t cells (i.e. Poison ivy).

Question 10

what is cytotoxic hypersensitivity (type 2)?

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Type II hypersensitivity: Or cytotoxic reactions, are antibody dependent, IgG or IgM binds to the own body cell surface  after being altered by a protein, so the immune system recognizes as non-self (foreign) attacks and destroys the cell by fixing a protein called complement, which in turn forms the Membrane Attack Complex and destroy the cell, the most famous is hemolytic anemias and some auto immune diseases

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A member asked:

Do you know if over-sharing and hyper-sensitivity are normal symptoms of asperger's syndrome?

A member asked:

Could i with aspergers syndrome develop hyper sensitivity to sound, smell and light at a later stage in?

A member asked:

Every tooth that gets worked on. ends up being a root canal. due to hyper sensitivity. why do i prevent hyper sensative nerves ?

A member asked:

I am a young man 25, i have hyper sensitivity to clothing texture, sounds, music, people's aura, lights and colors. i find myself only able to where certain color clothing, and my mind can get overloaded very easy. how do i get less sensitive?

A member asked:

Any thoughts for remedies for hypersensitivity (high sensitivity disorder)? would something like prozac (fluoxetine) help with this?

A member asked:

Anything i can do to end this hyper-sensitivity to smells during pregnancy?

A member asked:

What is the root cause of gerd? if les is fixed( normal pressure) and still have gerd, how is that possible? i hear the term hyper acid sensitivity ?? is that even real, or a term that used when you dont know, but still reflux? short of breath?

A member asked:

What are the common types of hypersensitivity reactions?

A member asked:

What is a type 4 hypersensitivity reaction?

A member asked:

What is cytotoxic hypersensitivity (type 2)?

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