ainee
02-04-2007, 11:10 PM
I've posted info in General Neurology and Rare Disorders - in a thread - A SYMPTOM of Many Illnesses and Conditions - by ainee - about my research into Opisthotonus - or arching of the back - which I've discovered is noted in many neurological illnesses and conditions - including CJD.
I typed Opisthotonus and (what diagnosis eg. CJD) into the Google search. I found Opisthotonus or arched back, is mentioned in several cases of CJD.
I also searched many official CJD web sites - but nowhere could I find Opisthotonus mentioned. Maybe this is a vital clue that has being overlooked.
I've also discovered that - "Opisthotonus is a rarely reported clinical manifestation."
If this condition is not on the official symptoms list for CJD - then perhaps many doctors are also not aware of it - and would not ask their patients if they had suffered it or suffered an arched back.
Perhaps Opisthotonus is more common than is thought.
Several CJD case studies, mentioned that the person had a fall or accident - some months before - or some years before the symptoms appeared. I believe from my experience and research, that spinal damage due to injury and/or toxins, can cause damage to the nervous system - even years after and can cause neurological symptoms - and if the injury causes lack of oxygen to the brain - or increase toxin in the brain - I believe it can cause CJD.
ainee.
I typed Opisthotonus and (what diagnosis eg. CJD) into the Google search. I found Opisthotonus or arched back, is mentioned in several cases of CJD.
I also searched many official CJD web sites - but nowhere could I find Opisthotonus mentioned. Maybe this is a vital clue that has being overlooked.
I've also discovered that - "Opisthotonus is a rarely reported clinical manifestation."
If this condition is not on the official symptoms list for CJD - then perhaps many doctors are also not aware of it - and would not ask their patients if they had suffered it or suffered an arched back.
Perhaps Opisthotonus is more common than is thought.
Several CJD case studies, mentioned that the person had a fall or accident - some months before - or some years before the symptoms appeared. I believe from my experience and research, that spinal damage due to injury and/or toxins, can cause damage to the nervous system - even years after and can cause neurological symptoms - and if the injury causes lack of oxygen to the brain - or increase toxin in the brain - I believe it can cause CJD.
ainee.