| Topic : Thalamic Syndrome--Treatment & Cure |
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Question posted: 11 06 2009 12:16:51 +0000,
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08 28 2010 13:42:57 +0000
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My father is suffering from Thalamic syndrome for the past one year.There seems to be extremely very less awareness among doctors from diagonis and treatment.Patient literally cries for death,while suffering from pain...
Better to consult a Pain Physician( not so well developed speciality in India) /Neuro Physician
Thalamic syndrome (or thalamic pain syndrome) is a condition that can be associated with inadequate blood supply from the posterior cerebral artery. It is a rare neurological disorder in which the body becomes hypersensitive topain as a result of damage to the thalamus, a part of the brain that affects sensation. The thalamus has been described as the brain’s sensory relay station. Primary symptoms are pain and loss of sensation, usually in the face, arms, and/or legs.
Pain or discomfort may be felt[1] after being mildly touched or even in the absence of a stimulus. The pain associated with thalamic syndrome may be made worse by exposure to heat or cold and by emotional distress. Sometimes, this may include even such emotions as those brought on by listening to music.
Source: Wikipedia
Thalamic Syndrome (Dejerine Roussy):
Thalamic Syndrome (Dejerine Roussy) is a rare neurological condition where damage to the part of the brain that controls sensation (thalamus) results in excessive pain in response to mild stimulation or reduced sensation. The limbs and face are the parts of the body most often affected.
Symptoms of Thalamic Syndrome (Dejerine Roussy):
Treatment List for Thalamic Syndrome (Dejerine Roussy):
The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Thalamic Syndrome (Dejerine Roussy) includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans.
- Medications: pain medication, antidepressants, anticonvulsants. Severe cases may require strong painkillers such as methadone or morphine
- Surgery: deep brain stimulation can reduce the perception of pain
- Stress relief: Taking measures to reduce stress.
- Factors that can make the condition worse should be avoided or minimized:
- Exposure to heat
- Exposure to cold
- Exposure to emotional factors - fear, stress, depression, anger
- Exposure to real pain
- Exposure to vibration e.g. riding in a car
- Exposure to barometric changes in weather
- Exposure to air-conditioning
- Exposure to breezes
- Excessive movement or exercise

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