Feeling Hot and Cold Here are a few reasons people with superficial siderosis may experience these temperature-related sensations. Neurodegenerative disorders often affect the normal functioning of the nervous system, including the parts responsible for regulating body temperature. Superficial siderosis is… Read More... "Regulating Body Temperature"
The Role of Hemosiderin Hemosiderin is an iron-storage protein that forms when ferritin, a primary iron-storage protein, becomes saturated with iron. It is vital to the body’s natural defense mechanism against iron overload, playing a critical role in neuroprotection. It… Read More... "Exploring Curcumin"
Vestibular therapy exercises are designed to improve the vestibular system’s function by challenging and retraining the brain to process information from the inner ear. Read More... "Retrain Your Brain with Vestibular Therapy"
What is RBD REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD) is a severe secondary condition to neurological disorders in which the pontine areas of the brain controlling REM sleep no longer work correctly. Confirming the disorder requires observing repeated speaking episodes combined… Read More... "REM Sleep Behavior Disorder"
Superficial siderosis can be excruciatingly draining on everyone it touches. Sometimes it feels like we’re running on empty. It’s been a while since I’ve shared what’s been going on with Gary. Our living with superficial siderosis. I’ve been reluctant to… Read More... "Running on Empty"
Welcome to the Superficial Siderosis Discussion Boards While the popularity of social media has shown us a way to connect globally with those diagnosed with superficial siderosis, you might be surprised how many SS patients do not have a Facebook… Read More... "Community Forum Launches"
Finding Your Needle Leak in the Haystack While a traditional MRI may show the location of a pseudomeningocele, a Dynamic CT myelogram remains the suggested method to locate a suspected active bleed site or a dural defect in cases of… Read More... "Is Digital Subtraction Myelography the Answer?"
Living Your BEST LIFE with Superficial Siderosis Our readers living with Superficial siderosis should be aware that living your best life means you need to look beyond simply treating the symptoms. Both your physical and mental health will benefit. By… Read More... "Reclaiming Your Independence, A Guide to Managing Hearing Loss"
Living with superficial siderosis – the patient’s journey Infratentorial superficial siderosis (iSS) is more commonly known as superficial siderosis of the central nervous system. It is a rare but sometimes disabling neurological condition that often affects hearing, balance, and mobility.… Read More... "UCL Presents A Virtual Live Panel Event"
Is A Cochlear Implant Right For You? Hearing loss affects 95% of superficial siderosis patients. Specialized hearing aids designed to help word recognition in bilateral sensorineural hearing loss work very well for most patients in the early stages. Unfortunately, many… Read More... "The Cochlear Implant Experience"
Changes Your brain is a complex system that controls your body, guides your thinking, and filters emotional responses. Because infratentorial superficial siderosis (iSS) causes progressive neural dysfunction, it’s natural to be concerned about how a person’s thoughts, feelings, and cognitive… Read More... "Should You Visit A Neuropsychologist?"
Patient to Physician Communication a two-way street Quite often, patients with a rare condition experience a variety of complex symptoms. Do not let an appointment with your doctor leave you feeling as confused. Healthcare providers are constantly under pressure to… Read More... "Tips For Improved Patient-Physician Communication"
The Dangers Of Mobility And Balance Impairment If you’re living with mobility or balance problems, this is a familiar story. You’re innocently walking, and out of nowhere, an angry rogue floor knocks you down. No reason, just walking, then BOOM, … Read More... "What Is Your Fall Risk?"
Managing Neuropathy Pain Typically, a healthy nerve will only send a signal when it is stimulated, e.g., a nerve in the hand that senses temperature will stay quiet until the hand gets near the flame on the stove. However, an… Read More... "Managing Neuropathy Pain"
Dialing Down the Body Pain of Superficial Siderosis Gary always hurts It’s a fact-of-life he can’t run from; from his head to his toes, 365 days a year, 24-hrs a day. Pain. Most days, his pain scale reads 3 or… Read More... "Dialing Down The Pain"
Living Your Best Life with Superficial Siderosis Our readers living with Superficial siderosis should be aware that living your best life means you need to look beyond simply treating the symptoms. Both your physical and mental health will benefit. By… Read More... "Finding The Right Healthy Diet"
