Locked-In Syndrome Stops Communication Between the Brain and Nervous System Locked-in syndrome occurs most often because of damage to a key structure of the brain stem called the pons. The pons provides a pathway — a sort of communication network — for the motor fibers that connect the cerebrum and cerebellum to the spinal cord… Read More
Do Patients With Locked-In Syndrome Experience Physical Pain?
If you or a loved one has a locked-in diagnosis, their doctor will likely run tests to find out if they: Retain no sensation or reaction to painful stimuli. Retain sensation and the ability to feel pain in part of the body. Retain sensation and the ability to feel pain throughout the body. Many People… Read More
Can Hypo or Hyperglycemia Trigger an Acquired Brain Injury?
How Hypoglycemia Causes ABI Blood sugar is the fuel your body needs to keep functioning properly. If there is not enough fuel in your system, or some parts of your body are deprived of fuel, this could cause problems with normal functioning, as well as long-term damage. When we consider your brain as a part… Read More
Does Locked-In Syndrome Affect a Patient’s Cognitive Function?
What Is Locked-In Syndrome? Locked-in syndrome is a condition that may occur following a hemorrhage or blockage in the blood vessels that feed the brain stem and the pons. It is very rare and often misdiagnosed. Patients with locked-in syndrome are awake and aware but suffer from quadriplegia and paralysis. That person cannot move, speak,… Read More
Can You Live Functionally With An Incomplete Form Of Locked-In Syndrome?
Those with the incomplete form of the condition may fare better and recover more motor function, depending on the individual facts of their case. This could allow them to get around using a walker or even return to work. What Is the Incomplete Form of Locked-In Syndrome? In locked-in syndrome, the patient has quadriplegia and… Read More
How to Communicate With Someone Who Has Locked-In Syndrome
Today, those with locked-in syndrome may be able to use technology to aid in communicating. Advances in brain/computer interfaces even make it possible for those who cannot blink or move their eyes to answer yes or no questions. In the Past, Communication for Those with Locked-In Syndrome Was Limited When doctors first recognized locked-in syndrome… Read More