Isaac's Syndrome
What is Isaac's Syndrome?
Isaac's Syndrome is a rare neuromuscular disorder.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Delayed muscle relaxation | Delayed muscle relaxation |
| Progressive muscle stiffness | Progressive muscle stiffness |
| Cramping | Cramping |
| Continuous muscle twitching | Continuous muscle twitching |
| Increased sweating | Increased sweating, much more increased sweating leads to feeling of weakness |
Last updated 23 Jun 2015, 10:47 PM
23 Jun 2015, 10:47 PM
My Isaacs is with a potassium voltage gated problem in my blood, I did find an article the journal of immunology that studied the effects of medical marijuana on the potassium gate issue. I have never been one to partake in my life, but the study indicates that this is a very beneficial treatment alternative. I have written my state rep and there is a push on with Montell Williams to add this to the list of approved conditions in which it can be legally obtained. At this moment the only legal treatment is severe epilepsy. I hope this helps somebody else. I would be more interested in hemp oil than actually smoking marijuana. From what research i have done it is apparently more effective.
21 Jun 2015, 06:45 PM
I was just diagnosed a couple months ago, My Dr order IV gamma globulin treatment I am allergic to it, Has anyone found anything that works. I read a report from Immunology Instiute that marijuana does help especially with a potassium voltage gate problem. Has or does anyone tried this?
Last updated 25 Apr 2014, 09:15 AM
25 Apr 2014, 09:15 AM
Hi All, Anyone interested in talking about their experiences with this syndrome? I'm desparately looking for people with the same experiences so that I can give this all a better place... BW, Jasper
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