How can being stabbed in the back lead to paralysis of the right lower extremity?

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This is a question in a case study I have to do for my physio lab, the patient was stabbed in the back at the mid-thoracic level and close to the midline. She lost all sensory functions in her right leg. Why would she exhibit flaccid paralysis first and then spastic paralysis?
There are three spinal cord tracts that most doc's are concerned with. The spinothalmic tract supplies pain and temperature sensation and crosses over to opposite side of the body every few segments. If you stab this tract at level T6 on the left or in the middle where the tract is crossing over to the right, you loose this sensation on that entire side of the body.
Damage in the spinal cord itself would be considered an upper motor neuron lesion which has the symptoms of increase reflexes and no fasiculaton of the muscle(flaccid). There is a difference between the symptoms immediate and late due to the initally swelling around the nerve decreasing and the further demylinization of the damaged nerve  (+ info)

What are some effective ways to get rid of sleep paralysis?

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Since I started college in the fall I have been getting sleep paralysis episodes. Some where I know I'm awake I just can't move or open my eyes. Others when something is laying on top of me telling me its going to kill me and I can't get away and I can't move, open my eyes and breathing is difficult. Also, I even have ones where I can hear someone walking toward and into my room but I can't move.

What are some effective ways to get rid of sleep paralysis?
Bad sleep habits can contribute to sleep paralysis, and it makes sense that your sleep schedule might have been disturbed since you began college. Try to find ways to make your sleep more restful, with fewer interruptions.

When you have sleep paralysis, the most important thing is not to panic. Everyone is paralyzed during REM sleep; most people just don't notice it, most of the time. When sleep paralysis happens, you have started to awaken but the paralysis that is a natural part of REM has not yet worn off. It's essentially a signal that your body is not quite ready to wake up, and if you accept that fact and be patient, the experience should be a lot less unpleasant. It's important to understand that what you're experiencing isn't dangerous. The feeling of something trying to kill you, and having difficulty breathing, is largely created by your mind. You may not be in the most comfortable position, but you are physically okay, and if there was something truly wrong, your body would wake you up. Your mind is exaggerating the discomfort your body is feeling, and you'd be surprised at the strong effect that a little positive thinking and self-confidence can have on the experience.  (+ info)

What causes Sleep Paralysis and how can i cure it?

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Once in a while I awake from a nap or deep sleep and i'm unable to move, i struggle with my breathing and it feels like there's an enourmous weight pressing on my chest. I feel terrified, and on top of this, everytime i have this paralysis, i can see a tall, shadowy figure at the end of my bed. How can i cure this terrifying sensation?
ive had that before. dont listen to anyone if they say ghosts or whatever lol. LOLLOLO. its just so f'ing stupid. and dont waste time praying. it doesnt work. all it is is your body is a sleep state but your mind in a semi concious dream state. first. dont be scared of anything. becuase theres nothing really there, its just the same as a nightmare... forget about anything like that and that will eliminate any "scary figures". and just meditate before u fall asleep and get yourself into a good state of mind. things like whats happening to you is usually stress related. so try to chill out.  (+ info)

What is the difference between Common sleep paralysis and Hallucinatory paralysis?

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They are two different type of sleep paralysis, can anyone please tell me the BIG difference? I thought they were pretty similiar.
THANK YOU!!!
Common, u r asleep and you cant move
the other you are awake and you cant move.  (+ info)

What is a name of a paralysis condition caused by being stabbed in the back?

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What is a name of a paralysis condition caused by being stabbed in the back (the spine)? I a condition where only the lower body is paralyzed, basically one that makes someone need a wheelchair. I was looking this up, and I found the Brown-Sequard Syndrome, but I want to know others as well. I also need to know the consequeces of each condition, such as sanitary issues or seizures and stuff that would occur because of the condition.
huh? Being stabbed will cause parapelgia, but that is it. There is no syndrome or disease for it.  (+ info)

What are the effects of paralysis on speech?

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I don't mean paralysis caused by stroke. I'm talking about quadraplegia, the paralysis of the arms and legs, caused by a direct strike to the upper spinal cord.
is does not affect speech. The speech center is above the spinal cord in the area of the Brain cause Broca's.

People with high level SCI that are trached and on a ventilator have speech issues but not related to the SCI but the tube inserted through the vocal cords.  (+ info)

What is the good remedy for the paralysis come from high dose of malarial pills ?

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What is the good remedy for the paralysis come from high dose of malarial pills ?
sleep  (+ info)

Does Sleep Paralysis have any deeper meaning then just waking up during the REM stage?

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I understand what sleep paralysis is. I just want to know if there are any other beliefs out there.
I have no answers for the "Science" part of it.

Depends on what dreams, nightmares may accompany your sleep paralysis.

Been there, made it through, with my faith because I know the truth.  (+ info)

What is sleep paralysis and does it make u get sick?

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I just experienced sleep paralysis yesterday for the first time, i dreamed about someone waking me up which is impossible cause i always lock my door. and when i opened my eyes i saw this black figure standing beside my bed. I freaked out and cant scream and move, the next day i got fever, runny nose and cough, am i being possesed?
I'd describe SP as the threshold between dreams and reality. Normally before you go to sleep your whole body paralyzes so that you don't act out your dreams. Most of the time we are already at an unconscious state at this moment, but if you are conscious you experience the SP.

Your mind is still "awake", but your body begins to feel strange and the mind associats this to danger most of the time, so you get a very spooky feeling most of the time. And yes you can open your eyes in this moment and you hear weird repeating noises sometimes.

Still it has its advantages because you can sort of "leave" your body and enter the dream state right away into a lucid dream, which is a transition that is simply undescribable in words.

And no you are not being possesed, although it is a scary feeling the first time, if you relax thorugh the process you can actually benefit from it.  (+ info)

What store can i find and tee shirt with the periodic table of elements on it?

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I know, its nerdy but i really really want a shirt with the periodic table on it. Does anyone know what store i can find one at?
Jac Vanek has one here:
http://www.jacvanek.com/neon-tshirt.html  (+ info)

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