Question 1

a 45 year old patient got fascial palsy ,she was given drugs with no benefit  ,its going for three month didn't get any better,what can be done ?thnx

Accepted Answer

See a doc: usually facial palsy gets better.  in many cases though it doesnt conpletely recover.  first she should see a doc to be sure it is just facial palsy.

Question 2

can drugs cause cerebral palsy?

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Not directly: Cerebral palsy is caused by injury to an immature brain. It typically occurs when a child is born early or has an event where they have inadequate blood suppply or oxygen to the brain for a signifcant length of time.

Question 3

my child takes chloral hydrae for sleep he has cerebral palsy. is there concerns with this drug for long term use besides dependency affecting organs?

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Yes. 25 mg/kg/day : of Chloral Hydrate given long-term  can ^ risk of central sleep apnea from CNS depression, obstructive sleep apnea from respiratory depression, aspiration pneumonia if given on a full stomach, diarrhea &amp; vomiting if not given with a full glass of water, adverse interactions with anti-epileptics like phenobarbital &amp; some other meds, liver &amp; kidney damage, drug dependence, etc. Please see comment.

Question 4

name of jungle drug for muscle paralysis?

Accepted Answer

Curare: This is probably the drug you are looking for.

Question 5

whats the best treatment plan for saturday night palsy , what kind of splints does physiotherapy help thanks?

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See doc: I would see a Neurologist for evaluation.  Every case of saturday night palsy I have ever seen turned out to be something else that was treatable.

Question 6

hi, i woke up one morning with left arm numbness from the elbow down with hand weakness and wrist drop.  my doctor ordered a head ct and neck mri to rule out anything life threatening.  it turned out to be saturday night palsy.  how long to recover?

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Palsy: Even though the initial nerve damage is serious, the palsy generally heals within several weeks. Treatment involves resting the injured nerve often by wearing a splint. I believe that a neurologist should direct your care and dictate when to start proper physical therapy.

Question 7

can having a head tilt or cranial palsy cause you to see ghost images around lights and objects. that are worse at night, not true double vision?

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Maybe: Cranial nerve palsies will give you double vision in both daylight and ghost images at night.  Usually abnormalities of the cornea (astigmatism) leads to see ghost images as well as cataracts.  Best to check with your ophthalmologist.

Question 8

i have cerebral palsy. i have recently been diagnosed with bladder spasms. would sleeping nude at night help with the spasams?

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: Your "bladder spasms" are unlikely to improve or worsen secondary to "sleeping nude" or wearing pajamas.  However, in general, some feel that sleep improves with cooler temperatures.

Question 9

i have cerebral palsy and i have had severe cramps and spasms in my legs for about four days now.it's really bad.(especially at night)i can't see my p?

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Call your doctor: You need to contact your doctor so that he will see you. You may need treatment to help with the spasms. Now get a hold of your doctor

Question 10

i was diagnosed with bell's palsy last saturday and was rushed to sjgh. i need to see a doctor for continuation of check up but i am a visitor here and sjgh issued me a temporary 2 months medi-cal. i also need prescription for my hypertension, etc?

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A 45 year old patient got fascial palsy ,she was given drugs with no benefit ,its going for three month didn't get any better,what can be done ?thnx

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Can drugs cause cerebral palsy?

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My child takes chloral hydrae for sleep he has cerebral palsy. is there concerns with this drug for long term use besides dependency affecting organs?

A member asked:

Name of jungle drug for muscle paralysis?

A member asked:

Whats the best treatment plan for saturday night palsy , what kind of splints does physiotherapy help thanks?

A member asked:

Hi, i woke up one morning with left arm numbness from the elbow down with hand weakness and wrist drop. my doctor ordered a head ct and neck mri to rule out anything life threatening. it turned out to be saturday night palsy. how long to recover?

A member asked:

Can having a head tilt or cranial palsy cause you to see ghost images around lights and objects. that are worse at night, not true double vision?

A member asked:

I have cerebral palsy. i have recently been diagnosed with bladder spasms. would sleeping nude at night help with the spasams?

A member asked:

I have cerebral palsy and i have had severe cramps and spasms in my legs for about four days now.it's really bad.(especially at night)i can't see my p?

A member asked:

I was diagnosed with bell's palsy last saturday and was rushed to sjgh. i need to see a doctor for continuation of check up but i am a visitor here and sjgh issued me a temporary 2 months medi-cal. i also need prescription for my hypertension, etc?

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