Is there any study anywhere about Fahr's disease

[Paula428]

I want to know if there are any studies re:Fahr's disease


This discussion is related to my brother.

[Paula428]

Thanks,but I know all that. Are there any current studies for me in which to  participate now? And, this does not relate to my brother,its for me. I am doing fairly well. All that I have now is disarthria and a turning outward right foot which is correctable with an ankle w/arch supports brace. But thanks for your response. I am waiting for dementia etc..... I am 63, otherwise in good health....
Paula428

[Dr Sharma]

Hi there. Fahr’s syndrome is a rare, genetically dominant inherited disorder characterized by abnormal deposits of calcium in area of brain that control movement including basal ganglia and cerebral cortex. Symptoms may include deterioration of motor function, dementia, seizures, headaches, dysarthria, spasticity, eye impairment, athetosis. other symptoms similar to parkinson’s are tremors, muscle rigidity, mask facies, shuffling gait, pill rolling finger movements. There is neither cure for Fahr’s syndrome nor any standard course of treatment. There has been ongoing research on neurogenetic disorders like Fahr’s syndrome with the aim to locating and understanding the actions of genes involved in this disorder. Once these genes are known, effective ways to treat and prevent Fahr’s syndrome could be worked on. Hope this helps. Take care.