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).

How to treat dementia in Alexander disease?

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As a few of you probably know, Alexander disease is sometimes linked to early dementia and this is what is happening to my sister. She has started to suddenly deteriorate and I am really hoping there are some new treatments around, even if they are only experimental. Have you got any straws for us...

by neddy134145463 over a year ago

Looking for info on rare meningitis i had as baby

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I was 6 weeks old when i had a type of menengitis called (spelled like it sounds) sud-a-monis menengitis?? im looking for anyone that knows anything about it

by Guest over a year ago

natural cure restless leg syndrome

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Hello, folks. I have been experiencing some problem with my legs. I feel a strange sensation in my legs and I must make fast moves in order to remove that sensation. And this goes on and on. Someone told me I might have restless leg syndrome. I must admit that I haven’t heard about this type...

by gunar967144683 over a year ago

Comments and reviews on article "Chronic Migraines: Is the relief possible?"

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Users comments and reviews on article Chronic Migraines: Is the relief possible? by SirGan

by Guest over a year ago

Exteme migraines, lef side of face, left arm & leg are numb after cervical fusion C-5 through C-

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I had cervial fusion done in January 2008 after an MRI was done do to constant pain in my neck and headaches.The doctor informed me that I needed immediate surgery or I would end up in a wheelchair. The pain is now worse than before. In May of 2008 I was prescribed 60mg of Morphine, 3 times a day...

by wbsacto142279 over a year ago

Nerve damage in feet and legs.

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I have been a diabetic (type 1) for over 20 years, while I was younger my control over it was less perfect. As a result I have lost a lot of sensation in my feet and find them cold feeling. Sometimes they literally are very cold to the touch, and also painful. Especially at night. I compare the...

by ralfy5833141852 over a year ago

TMJD-severe and A-Typical Facial pain

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I have a Chronic condition which causes pain. It has been given numerous names such as; TMJD/ A-typical facial pain, facial Myalga, and arthritis. Never the less this condition stems from a gymnastic injury as a child. It wasn't a big problem for me until about three years ago when the pain...

by fedupwithdocs over a year ago

Grandad ill drained headache lightheaded weightloss mystery

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Hello everyone, As the title says my Grandad has been ill since Christmas and despite ongoing tests, they have yet to find an answer. He came down with virus like symptoms (headache, light headedness, tiredness, loss of appetite, joint pain, heavy night sweats, temperature) and also discoloured...

by Dan101141085 over a year ago

R S L=Restless leg syndrome

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I had it since i can rememember.Get it when i go to bed.If im not asleep soon..that old familiar "sensation" starts.Sometimes its just a twitchy foot..Then its in the leg.I tried to keep my leg still.Mentally IGNORE it,but to no avail.The sensation comes and goes..Like a wave.Its...

by healthless140535 over a year ago

Internal Shingles

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I am concerned my sister may have internal shingles and none of the drs seem to be able to figure out what is wrong after MRI's, heart tests, etc. She has sever pain to her right torso area and has had an outbreak of shingles on the exterior that went away. Sometimes she has nausea, hard time...

by cgant over a year ago