CJD is a disease caused by a misfolding protein, called a prion. (PREE-on) Prion diseases are a group of rare and fatal brain diseases which occur in both humans and animals. In humans, it is known as CJD. Cows get BSE, which stands for bovine spongiform encephalopathy. Deer and elk contract CWD, or chronic wasting disease. There is no cure or clinical diagnosis for CJD. There is no cure for any of the diseases in the prion family.
We have a new CJD family that needs help right now. (CJD still uncomfirmed) They've already been through hell and want to know what meds can help alleviate symptoms like myoclonus, hallucinations etc. Leave a comment and talk about what meds you thought helped your loved one, or e-mail me and I'll post for you at heatlarson AT yahoo dot com.
posted by Heather Larson at Thursday, August 03, 2006
I am a media veteran with 12 years experience in radio broadcasting, print journalism and online content writing. You can e-mail me at: hotwords AT mac dot com.
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