Neurological Conditions

  • Assistance Dogs Help People See Past The Disability
    Says Shirin Merchant, India’s pioneering canine behaviourist and trainer, while talking about assistance dogs, a relatively new concept in India, where dogs are specially trained to perform a range of tasks to assist individuals with disability. How and when did you become a canine behaviourist and trainer? My journey as a dog trainer and behaviourist started in 1995. What is an assistance dog and what is it trained to do? It is very difficult for an able-bodied person to imagine the…
  • Do not confuse the caregiver with unscientific therapies
    From popping pills for Parkinson's Disease every 2 hours and dealing with various side effects of these pills, Hari has turned his life around and chose to focus on his passions for travel and spreading awareness on PD. Read on. I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 2008. Currently after the Deep Brain Stimulation surgery, I seem to have recovered almost 95%. Earlier I used to pop pills every two hours. My consumption of medicines has now come down to at the most one per day. What…
  • Is Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's recommended or not?
    Dr. Pettarusp Wadia Consultant Neurologist and Movement Disorder Specialist, Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai weighs in on when Deep Brain Stimulation treatment for Parkinson's Disease is a recommended choice and what factors you should consider before making a decision.  Deep Brain Stimulation(DBS) in Parkinson's disease is recommended when  The patient has a confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease – fits UKPDS brain bank criteria The patient…
  • My Father - My Best Friend, Philosopher and Guide
    A freak accident turned a bright, bubbling Preethi Srinivasan into a quadriplegic overnight. Her struggle has also been her parents’ struggle, and the positivity she received from them keeps her going. This is her touching tribute to her late father who is still her source of strength and courage.     I'm an only child. I was born nine years after my parents were married, and that too after a great deal of prayer and penance. My father had a very macho, tough-man image, but it was, in…
  • Review of Current Principles for Quality of Life for people with Multiple Sclerosis
    Multiple Sclerosis International Federation, (MSIF) London is reviewing the current principles, which determine the “Quality of Life” of persons who have MS. As part of the said consultative committee, a feedback as regards the same is being sought from MS persons around the World. MSSI is looking to consolidate the feedback. Join our discussion here.   The Current Principles   1. Independence and Empowerment People with MS are empowered as full participants in their communities and…
  • To the world's best Mother - My Mom
    Happy Mother's Day 2016 - By Smitha Sadasivan, a person with Multiple Sclerosis and a Disability Rights Activist Ma Ma Ma Never did I tell you that I ever do love you; Whereas, you keep saying it in every deed you do! Ma Ma Ma Every time my eyes, limbs or bladder fail;  You support, with your indomitable Will! Ma Ma Ma I travel cities, and as well handle chaos; Only with the emotional support of yours! Ma Ma Ma Abode of values as Simplicity, Sincerity n Compassion; Blessed am I, that you…
  • Building Community Bridges for Parkinson’s
    There is much more to life for people affected with Parkinson’s disease than treatments and medications, believes Sudha Meiyappan, founder of Parivarthan, a community support group in Chennai that provides a safe platform to those diagnosed with Parkinson’s disorder. Shaik Mohideen Sahib returned to India couple of years ago after he retired as a Hindi teacher for 20 years in Muscat, Oman.  This was not his best time since his mother had recently passed away, he was …
  • Me and my epilepsy
    Do not let epilepsy scare your dreams away. This spunky advice comes from 25-year-old Ishira Bubber as she recounts her struggle with epilepsy, unpredictable seizures, loss of childhood and dependence on dozen tablets. Have you ever wondered what it would feel like, being alive, but not living for a few seconds? Trying to remember what happened, but just cannot. How many of you have experienced this? I have. Not once, not twice, but many times; sometimes 100 times a day. …
  • 6 Top Migraine Triggers and Pro-active Management of Migraine
    Porrselvi A.P. a cognitive and psychosocial interventions specialist shares the six common migraine triggers for men and women. And what you should do to pro-actively manage your migraine.   Migraine is a severe, recurring and throbbing pain, usually on one side of the head. It is a chronic neurological disorder in which a throbbing, pulsating type of headache is only a symptom. Migraine is actually caused by the uneven vasodilation of the cranial blood vessels (…
  • Complete helplessness and dependence has taught me to be more empathetic to others
    An effervescent 18-year-old,  Preethi Srinivasan, a super achiever in every field. The world was at her feet and the stars in her eyes when overnight she turned into a quadriplegic. Preethi, today, is still reaching out to the world from her wheelchair and her organisation Soulfree is out to create great opportunities for those confined to the wheelchair. A freewheeling talk with the bright, young lady who, incidentally, talks into a speech activated software,…
Stroke patient has daily fever
Query received: My father had a brain fits on 16th July. we hospitalized him immediately. then he had brain stroke. after he became little stable by medications. we got him discharged. at home suffered from pneumonia & again he got…
Apomorphine injection for Parkinson's Disease
I have Parkinson's disease for last 4 years. I was  on Syndopa Plus(4 times) and and pramipexole (0.25 4 times) for long. But Off late I am  finding medication less effective with  pain, muscle rigidity and body heaviness unbearable.…
Vertigo
Why faced vertigo during laying down or up right moving. Remedy for it?
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Brain tumour and herbal medicine
A case in Singapore is a good reminder of how details of "herbal" supplements should also be shared with your surgeon. In this case, it appears to have had fatal impact.  https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/cordyceps-likely-led-…
Just a headache or migraine?
I am prone to headaches. Heat, stress, tiredness can set it off. How do I know if it is just a headache or migraine? And can I do anything to get relief other than taking painkillers?
Chennai, India- Support for Parkinson's
Do you know anyone with Parkinson's? L-DOPA (Living with Dignity fOr People with pArkinson's) is an initiative which works to raise awareness and support people with Parkinson's and their caregivers. L-DOPA will help people with Parkinson's receive…
Fear of elderly people getting lost
You want your elderly parent to be independent. But what if they are getting absent minded and you fear they may get lost. I have heard that people with Alzheimers or dementia sometimes wander out of the house, even at night. Is that true? What can…
The last ice bucket challenge you need to see to truly understand what ALS is all about
http://www.upworthy.com/the-last-ice-bucket-challenge-you-need-to-see-a…
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