Question 1

hi my sister lori was diagnosed with conversion disorder. but she is having more symptoms now and usually that diagnosis would have to be from a traumatic event that caused her to be like that but really isn't showing any post traumatic stress.

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Conversion disorder: Conversion disorder is unexplained, sudden onset of profound symptoms such as blindness, mutism, or paralysis- "La  belle indifferecnce".  The disorder has a lifetime prevalence of 30% and is five times more common in women and has an onset around 20. If you have doubts about your sisters diagnosis you should double check with her provider or get second opinion. HealthTap isgood for that.

Question 2

how does carbo load work?

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Glycogen: Extra glucose is stored in the liver as glycogen. This is broken down later when in 'starvation' mode.

Question 3

what is a locking episode?

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Not sure: There is no such medical term as locking episode. If it is related to a joint, it would mean the inability to move it for a period of time due to either a muscle spasm or some impaired mechanics related to the joint disease.

Question 4

what are the affects of lexi?

Accepted Answer

: What is lexi?

Question 5

what can cause my back to lock up?

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Lots: Muscles, nerves, tendons, discs.
Depends on your physical shape, stretching, tone, and any abnormalities underlying.

Question 6

what is the word when forefingers lock?

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Trigger finger: This occurs when there is swelling of the tendon of the muscle that moves the finger.  This snags in the pulley through which the tendon runs and can prevent with some pain, the full motion.  By elevating the limb, you can reduce the swelling and get the area to move through the pulley.  Of course if the locking of the forefingers is with a partner - then this is probably love.

Question 7

whether really white loaf so adds weight?

Accepted Answer

Junk carbohydrates: can be problematic. Use whole grain breads when possible instead of highly processed white breads.

Question 8

how long it will take to uveties fully settled?

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That: Can be a problem for some time. You need to see an eye specialist although many time uveitis is a manifestation of a systemic condition. The eye specialist will check all this out for you.

Question 9

when will the country be reopened from lock down?

Accepted Answer

No one knows : No one knows the date, but once the health officials are reasonably confident that there are no new cases of Covid in your area, the lockdown will be lifted.  This will probably be a "regional" thing as opposed to the entire country reopening the same day.  States that have been relatively unaffected will open first, and then other states will slowly follow. Heavily infected areas will open last..

Question 10

what is the maximum dose of lexi pro that is safe?

Accepted Answer

Lexapro: can be prescribed up to 20 mg per day if the patient tolerates it well.

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Hi my sister lori was diagnosed with conversion disorder. but she is having more symptoms now and usually that diagnosis would have to be from a traumatic event that caused her to be like that but really isn't showing any post traumatic stress.

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How does carbo load work?

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What is a locking episode?

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What are the affects of lexi?

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What can cause my back to lock up?

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What is the word when forefingers lock?

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Whether really white loaf so adds weight?

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How long it will take to uveties fully settled?

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When will the country be reopened from lock down?

A member asked:

What is the maximum dose of lexi pro that is safe?

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