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Nervous System Disorders and Diseases

Ask questions and share information about nervous system disorders and diseases here. Talk about vascular disorders (stroke, transient ischemic attack or TIA, subarachnoid hemorrhage, subdural hemorrhage and hematoma, and extradural hemorrhage), infections (meningitis, encephalitis, polio, and epidural abscess), functional disorders ( headache, epilepsy, dizziness, and neuralgia), structural disorders (Bell's palsy, cervical spondylosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, brain or spinal cord tumors, peripheral neuropathy, and Guillain-Barre syndrome) and degeneration (Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Huntington's chorea, and Alzheimer's disease).

Can you explain the procedure of Deep Brain Stimulation?

Hello, folks. My friend has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. I have heard something about deep brain stimulation. Could someone explain me something more about this procedure? I would appreciate if someone could provide me with this info. It will mean a lot to me. Thank you in advance....

by User avatar garv49283095

pramipexole for Restless leg syndrome

Hello, folks. My friend has been recently diagnosed with Restless leg syndrome. I think it is not associated with Parkinson’s syndrome in his case. He got pramipexole as therapy. I would like to know something more about this medication. I would really appreciate if someone could help me with...

by User avatar izak49311

Can Restless leg syndrome be the begening of Parkinsons disease?

Hello, folks. My friend has been diagnosed with Restless leg syndrome. I have read something, so I would like to know if this syndrome can be the begining of Parkinsons disease. I would really appreciate this piece of info. I would appreciate all your replies considering this. Thank you in advance!

by User avatar rad15256965

What exactly is Spheramine?

My father has been diagnosed with Parkison’s disease and I have to say that I am devastated! He is such a good man; he simply does not deserve to end like that… Of course, we have already started with the therapy and I am constantly seeking for some new ways to help him. Can you tell me...

by User avatar coral34474971

Veterans with Parkinson's

Hi, my grandfather is war veteran and as many of his comrades he has Parkinson disease. Is there any reason why veterans are more susceptible to this disease?

by User avatar Guest

Post stroke rehab

Answered by a doctor

Hi, what are chances to regain moving and speaking abilities after stroke with post stroke rehabilitation. Are there any proven methods?

by User avatar Guest

upper thigh pain

Answered by a doctor

Hi there. I have recently been having pain in my upper thigh. It feels like rug burn in a way or as if i burnt my thigh. I rarely work out, but then again i am fit. I just woke up one morning and my upper thigh felt really funny. I dont know if i should go to the doctors because it might just be...

by User avatar Guest

Slight Fever after Flu for 1 1/2 months

Answered by a doctor

Hello all,   I have been a silent reader of this forum for quite a while now.  Really appreciate all the replies and helpful advise offered by others.  Today though, I have come with a problem of my own that has been bothering me for a long time.   I had Flu (flu-like) symptoms 1 1/2 months ago:...

by User avatar ansh

my body is tingling when I look around, im very sick to my stomach as well and very weak

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Im 21 female and im a little sick to my stomach, slight headache, and when i look aroun in any way at all my head and body sends a jolt starting from my eyes to whole body like i just got a chill but it tingles, im just terrified, im walking likje im drunk at times because wehen the sensation occurs...

by User avatar jayjenks898

Night time twitching

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My entire life I have twitched during sleep. I always feel the need to warn new bed partners...oh by the way I twitch...it is pretty bad so don't be scared. They always wake up scared. I have really violent total body spasams just after falling asleep. Then I fall back asleep and have minor...

by User avatar mdavenport