has any one ever heard of Alternating hemiplegics of childhood?
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Yes, I've heard of it. I don't want to do your homework for you, though. Didn't you do a web search or anything? \n\nHere are two ideas to get you started:\n\nhttp://www.ahckids.org/\n\nhttp://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/alternatinghemiplegia/alternatinghemiplegia.htm\n\nGo to the library tomorrow and look it up. Get the reference librarian to help you if you don't know how. Doing it yourself will be more beneficial for you in the long run.
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Not a common side effect, no, but there is a known association in some cases.\n\nOpsoclonus "dancing eyes" nystagmus is present in only a few percent of children with neuroblastoma.\n\nAnd taking this the other way round, there are many causes of infantile nystagmus that do not imply neuroblastoma.\n\nBest wishes if this is question arisng from a particular case.
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Wow.....this disease usually strikes young adults in their early 30's. My sister has had it for 10 years and a close friend has had it for almost 15 years. MS is different for both of them. My sister has long periods of time when she's fine and then she'll have spells of being extremely tired and the muscles in her legs are like jelly......my friend goes to the National Health Institute periodically for a new kind of medication given by needle. The new medication is given on a case by case basis.  Without the medicine her systems are chronic.... no energy ....loses her balance....blurred vision.....unable to stand. With the medication she still has those symptoms but not quite so bad. It's a hell of a disease. Has your friend had a 2nd opinion?
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I do not have any personal experience as far as one of my children or family members with SVT, but I perform EKGs everyday on everyone at my hospital including babies.  Typically rhythm problems are sporadic to say the least.  The general belief is that when a child has a rhythm problem it will subside later in development and medication should cease the episodes at an early age.  You should expect to see more episodes and lots of other medication.  Typically when a patient has rhythm abnormalities, initial medication fixes the problem but for some reason you see a recurrence of the abnormal rhythm and is fixed again with another medication.  Strangest thing...happens all the time.  Don't know why, and quite honestly I don't think many doctors know why.  Typically it's a problem you learn to monitor and deal with as an episode occurs.  Just give it time though, he may grow out of it when everything begins to develop along further.  Sorry I couldn't be more help
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This conditon is called "AKINETIC EPILEPSY". But it is not fits or any other serious ailment.It gradually disappears with age.Empathy is all that he needs.
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Could be?\n\nMy son is severly autistic.  At about 12 months old he was developing perfectly (he has a sister who is 15 months older so we had a good recent example of developing infant).  Then an unexplained event occurred.  We do not believe it was a seizure but somewhere between the 12-15 months he recessed quickly but not immediately.  This is the time he received is first 12 month vaccinations.\n\nAt one point we thought he was deaf because he would no longer respond to our verbal requests and he (besides crying and laughing) went almost mute.\n\nThe only other recent bit of study that matched my son was the relevance to the size of the child's head.  My son was born with a larger than normal head not abnormal but definately large.  We had baby clothes given to us up until he was 2 years old that would not fit because it wouldn't go over his head.  The idea on this study is that the brain grows to fast and the wiring of the networks for the brain to run on are not developed correctly during those early critical months/years.\n\nLong answer - could be I don't think we'll know in my life time.
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Are you asking about it as a behavioural therapy, or as seizure therapy?  Do you mean electric shock therapy?  Or some form of controversial alternative therapy, such as holding therapy?  Regardless, this is a very disturbing question, and should be directed to the primary health care professional overseeing the well-being of that child...not a chat room.
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Well, it is normal for children in general. We all have interests & strengths.  However, most every single person with autism, especially kids, have "stims," which is short for Self Stimalatory behaviors. Some flap their hands randomly, or look really closely at things, like carpet, or do things they like repetitively, like taking things apart, then putting them back together. If your grandson is doing this over & over, it is not healthy. Stimming is healthy. We all do it, but most people know when to do it...when it is appropriate. Most  people with Autism who have stims, need to be taught to do them at appropraite times. I do not believe in removing a stim, unless it is harmful, like head-banging, or obsessions with their own feces.  The stims are merely to help them feel good, so I feel it is important to allow for that. \n\nWhat is absolutely not true about Autism is that all people who have it are savants; like Rainman.  Some people who have the diagnosis do have an almost magical ability to do something, like play the piano, or memorizing various things easily, etc., but not all people with autism have a special skill.  In every single experirence I have had- I am a special ed teacher- with people who are autistic, I have seen they are basically more capable then most everyone thinks. With the right team approach, those labeled "non-verbal can learn to speak/communicate. Those labeled "severely retarded" almost always have far more ability when taught how to respond & show" what they know.
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That is wonderful that you have that much use!  My aunt has had 2 strokes & recovered from the first one greatly...the 2nd one not so much--can't do much with her left side.  She goes to a stroke therapy group every week that does physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech classes.  Check with your doctor if there are any such groups in your area.\n\nThere is more info here too:\nhttp://info.stroke.org/site/PageServer?pagename=HOME\n\nThey have some ways listed to try & prevent another stroke.\n\nGood luck!
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Sounds like mild epilepsy. Happened to myself and several people I know when we were around your daughter's age. Did not affect our daily lives at all, in fact, we became more careful about what we did. \n\nFor example, we avoided swimming and climbing high places. I started having a more healthy diet, did plenty of stretching to ease the tension in my body, take short and long breaks during studying times.\n\nShe will be fine :)
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No, I have epilepsy with a life history of grand mal seziures. Nobody else ever had it on either dad's side or mom's side of the family. It can be caused a blow to the  head,brain injury (accidental), however, you can be born with it, If you are born with it, then God choose that person for some special reason. Taking medication for it has nothing to do with passing it on, either. If born with it, that person was chosen for a special purpose, we may not know that purpose, but there is one. I have to take meds. to keep mine under control.
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I get migraines and have actually had a hemmorage in my pituitiary and that kind of headache and a migraine are totally different.  As for having an episode where she lost abilities it sounds like she had some sort of loss that caused a lack of oxygen to the brain which would explain the "visions" of seeing relatives that are already passed.  Lack of oxygen can cause damage to the brain where the affected are can be speech and motor skills that would have to be relearned.  Your mother is in my prayers.  I have son with Cerebral Palsy so motor disorders and delays are well understood by me.  I know the strain it can have on the family members.  God bless!!  \nMegan
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Yes, my mother had it since she was in her twenties. She had six children, two coming after she was diagnosed. We are all grown and my mother is now 80. She is actually doing much better now than she was during the early times.\n\nI doubt if there's any serious side effects to be had in your unborn child. I do wish you well and much luck with your condition. I don't wish this on anyone. God bless.
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I am so sorry that you and yours are having to experience that malady. A specialist in Neurology is my suggestion. If you've already consulted a Neurologist, check out yet another one. Truly, I will pray that you get the wisdom and help to deal with this.
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No, not yet.  However, here has been a breakthrough at Harvard (see link below, click on Genetic Breakthrough) which is cause for hope.\n\nMy son also has this disorder.  If you would like to discuss Tourettes, please feel free to email me through this web site or contact me through my family web site.\n\nBlessings to you....
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Yes I have heard of that, but I wasn't sure what it was called.  My uncle who lived near a power station, had parkinson's disease, and that is what I contribute it to.  I have had a hair analysis done and found several things unbalanced, and also found some toxic elements too.  I actually live only a few blocks from it...I took specific vitamins and minerals to correct my imbalances and toxicities.
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sure i've heard of it.  but i'm in med school so that's expected.  however, my gramma did have it a while back.  apparently, it's probably just about the most awful thing you can suffer from.  you're constanly sick and dizzy no matter what you do.  i'd probly kill myself if i got it.