Question 1

what sort of problem is central cord syndrome?

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Spinal cord injury: Central cord syndrome is characterized by weakness ue>le, with urinary retention and sensory loss below the level of the lesion. The arms and hands maybe paralyzed or moderately weak, the legs may be severely weak or minimally weak. The accuracy of the neurologic exam in the first week is  more important in prognosis than imaging studies.

Question 2

is there a cure for central cord syndrome?

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Yes/no: Central cord syndrome is basically a force  injury to the spinal cord. Usually when someone has this injury it was the result of a fall. This can happen if someone has a normal spinal canal but more oftern it happens because there is stenosis at baseline. This should be corrected to stop further injury.  The timing of the surgery depends on the surgeon.  The symptoms improve at a variable rate.

Question 3

what is the treatment for central cord syndrome?

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See below: The main treatment for central cord syndrome is rehabilitation which consists of physical and occupational therapy as well as speech therapy if there are swallowing difficulties. The physical therapist deals with movement and improving independence in all movement activities. The ot deals with so called activities of daily living such as bathing, toileting and dressing. A rehab md coordinates.

Question 4

is there a drug free treatment for central pain syndrome?

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Use your mind: Psychotherapy, with a trained pain psychologist is a great therapy for any chronic pain syndrome. It focuses on helping your mind cope and live with the pain, not just cover it up with pain medication. If you stick with it and give it a good try, you can improve your functioning greatly.

Question 5

what drugs can cause saratonin syndrome?

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Serotonin syndrome: Several, at high doses, alone or in combination. Some are antidepressants such as ssris/snris/tricyclics/mao inhibitors, opioids such as oxycodone, CNS stimulants such as cocaine/amphetamines, serotonin1agonists such as triptans, psychedelics such as lsd, herbs such as nutmeg & st. Johns wort, & others such as lithium, buspar, (buspirone) depakote, risperdal, zyprexa.

Question 6

what are the main causes of
central pain syndrome?

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Look online: There is no reason for a HealthTap doc to reinvent the wheel when there are numerous online sources with abundant information. Please try www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/All-Disorders/Central-Pain-Syndrome-Information-Page and/or www.theacpa.org/conditions-treatments/conditions-a-z/central-pain-syndrome/. A web search will turn up other sites with lots of information.

Question 7

what kind of medicine can you take for asperger's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Autistic Spectrum : Disorder is the diagnosis that now encompasses AS , often  ASD Level 1, which has the highest level of function &amp; the fewest needs for supports. No medications target core symptoms of ASD, but individual therapy, social skills group therapy, ADA accomodations at work &amp; aid in activities of daily living do. Medications help comorbid psychiatric conditions like anxiety, ADHD &amp; mood disorders.

Question 8

how is pain from central pain syndrome different than normal pain?

Accepted Answer

Spinal, brain pain: Central pain is pain originating from the spinal cord, brainstorm or brain.

Question 9

what kind of drugs are used to control a person with asbergers syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Nothing specific: Asperger's is 're-classified' in dsv v, very controversial. Asperger's is part of a larger group of disorders labeled pervasive developmental disorders. However their are mild forms and severe forms thus we also call it spectrum disorder. Given the type of symptoms and severity, meaning how disruptive to their life & others, many kinds of meds tried. Research ongoing into cause and best treatment.

Question 10

do i need to take medicine if suspect precordial catch syndrome
it happens more than once a day currently ?

Accepted Answer

Chest pain :  I would start going to my primary care doctor. A precordial syndrome is not associated with a concerning syndrome. It can be treated at times with manipulation of the ribs.

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