Movement Disorders

Question: Any ideas for topics in vision science or movement disorders? This is a question for doctors or anyone else in the health field - I need to write about a topic in neuroscience (vision science, movement disorders, etc) which is controversial but has quite a few papers that I can refer to. I'm looking for an idea that is not too broad e.g. neural plasiticity is too broad. Any ideas or resources would be GREATLY appreciated!!

Answer: What about Parkinson's- you could narrow your subject down by doing the paper on the effects of parkinson's.

Question: Are there any solutions to movement disorders? I have these certain mannerisms which are affecting my whole being. It makes me often unconcentrate in things which I am doing. Sometimes I tried myself for doing them and it actually felt good, and normal; but after a while, there it goes again. It sometimes hurts my head. I think my movement disorders are not serious but it's really tiring and I want to have a new life without them. Are there any more ways on how to prevent them?

Answer: nothing you can do yourself. need meds to control them.

Question: Deep brain stimulation is helping people with movement disorders. Could it work for Alzheimer's? Deep brain stimulation is helping people with MS, Parkinsons, Psychiatric disorders, and other CNS disorders. Could this pacemaker in the brain help Alzheimers?

Answer: check that website http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2008/02/12/wi…

Question: COPING WITH MOVEMENT DISORDERS AND WINNING! is only encouraging book in genre, but no $ to publish. Any ideas? I know all about Movement Disorders because Parkinson's Disease is one of them and I have it. Check it out! Other books and publications are written in "med-speak" like medical college textbooks that only remind the readers how sick they are, and increase the agony. My book is a friendly guidebook that teaches adopting a positive attitude and using latent abilities and talents to move ahead into future achievement and good living. It can be done! I cast off all the negatives and have written several books (World War Two, self-help patenting, etc. See website: www.edgarmnashbooks.com) and stay busy and contentedly occupied rather than hating life and what has happened to me. The book lists hundreds of occupations and projects that can keep us busy. And, gives numerous descriptions regarding how to stop or ease the awesome symptoms of movement disorders. But at age 86 I lack the extra $3,985 (refundable when only 5,000 books are sold) needed for Tate Publishing. Any ideas re Grants?

Answer: Apply to Bill Gates or Paul Newman ~~

Question: is there any information on movement disorders related to mental illness or depression? severe tremors, severe jerky movements related to depression or mental illness.

Answer: Yes. Just type in what you want to look up in the search bar.

Question: Are there any disorders/diseases that make you constantly feel like you need to have a bowel movement? Odd question, I know, but I've been having a lot of discomfort and constipation lately, and I'm just wondering.

Answer: crohn' s disease, ulcerative colitis. can be diagnosed by colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, blood work, and biopsy of polyps.

Question: Can spasticity manifest itself permanently in a movement disorder if the brain injury was acquired? If a person damages their cerebellum later in life, can spasticity still be a permanent residual factor in their gait abnormality? (If the injury did not result in cerebral palsy because the injury did not occur early enough in life for it to be CP).

Answer: An injury to the cerebellum never causes spasticity. Upper motor neuron damage in the cerebrum causes spasticity, and yes, it can be permanent (just observe stroke patients with contractions).

Question: Does anyone know of any dating sites for people with Parkinson's or other movement disorders ???

Answer: I dont know, but I promise you, its a great idea since people with those disorders have some significant and specific concerns that few others would truly understand.

Question: Can persons with Rhytmical Movement Disorder become pregnant? I've had this disorder since i was small...i thought i was weird but then i realize it is something weird and it has a name. Also i have a very irregular menstrual cycle. It comes around every six months. Can i become pregnant if i have these two complications? I'm eighteen.

Answer: I'm 25 and have always had rhythmic movement disorder. I'm 31 weeks pregnant with my first child and I had no problem conceiving. Your irregular periods could make it difficult to conceive, you should talk to you doctor about that.

Question: week 22,no fetal movement ..doc saying genetic disorders? Hi all,my sil is in her 22nd week,from last 3 ultrasound (week 20,21,22) there was minimal movement but heart beat is fine.The doctor says the baby has some genetic disorder...they have appointment with the genetic counseller next week..any idea if the baby would survive..why did it happen..any ways to cure it now??what options we have?

Answer: ~You would have to know for sure what the problem is to answer all your questions....I am sorry that your sister is going through this. Good luck.