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Copaxone as treatment for TBI
I have MS and I've been using Copaxone since 1996 with great success. My son returned from Iraq in 2004 with 2 lesions in the peduncle, caused he was told, by TBI. They were not discovered until 2007. He is receiving no treatment for the injury, although he is having a variety of neurological symptoms as well as tachycardia, some spells quite severe.
On a whim, I thought to ask if Copaxone is indicated for TBI?
On a whim, I thought to ask if Copaxone is indicated for TBI?
Thank you Doctor,
My son (31) is an Iraq War veteran. He has been through many tests and no one can seem to pinpoint exactly what is going on. Two voids were found in his peduncle, caused the doctors believe by a blow to the side of the face in 2003 (probably a large stone or brick) which rendered him unconscious for a time. It was feared at the time that his facial bones were broken, due to the copious swelling of his face, but he continued with his missions. It was possibly exacerbated by a massive explosion which threw him into several walls, but they cannot seem to say for certain.
More puzzling is the heart arrhythmia that developed upon his return. He has worn the Holter monitor, been through cardiac tests. The doctors all agree there is a problem, but no one has been able to define it, much less the cause. His heart will race, then slow dramatically. He used to pass out, but now he knows to just sit down when he feels it happening. The episodes pass in about 15 minutes . By the time he reaches the ER, all symptoms are gone. Through testing, the doctors have eliminated the idea of panic attacks.
We're looking for any and all suggestions. Someone mentioned the possibility of a virus perhaps causing some sort of cardiac damage. Is that a possibility?
Thank you for your time.
My son (31) is an Iraq War veteran. He has been through many tests and no one can seem to pinpoint exactly what is going on. Two voids were found in his peduncle, caused the doctors believe by a blow to the side of the face in 2003 (probably a large stone or brick) which rendered him unconscious for a time. It was feared at the time that his facial bones were broken, due to the copious swelling of his face, but he continued with his missions. It was possibly exacerbated by a massive explosion which threw him into several walls, but they cannot seem to say for certain.
More puzzling is the heart arrhythmia that developed upon his return. He has worn the Holter monitor, been through cardiac tests. The doctors all agree there is a problem, but no one has been able to define it, much less the cause. His heart will race, then slow dramatically. He used to pass out, but now he knows to just sit down when he feels it happening. The episodes pass in about 15 minutes . By the time he reaches the ER, all symptoms are gone. Through testing, the doctors have eliminated the idea of panic attacks.
We're looking for any and all suggestions. Someone mentioned the possibility of a virus perhaps causing some sort of cardiac damage. Is that a possibility?
Thank you for your time.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
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Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
No, Copaxone cannot be used for TBI. It is basically an immune modulator which regulates immune responses which are thought to be causing MS. If your son has many neurological symptoms, please get a neurologist to examine him and prescribe the required tests and treatment. Hope this helps. Take care!
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
No, Copaxone cannot be used for TBI. It is basically an immune modulator which regulates immune responses which are thought to be causing MS. If your son has many neurological symptoms, please get a neurologist to examine him and prescribe the required tests and treatment. Hope this helps. Take care!
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