The Groove, Self-Talk, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Question: Thank you so much for the webinar yesterday. It was very educational as my family is looking for some answers on my brother and his regression. I didn’t get the chance […]
Elevated Temperatures
Question: Sometimes my child with Down syndrome will have an elevated temperature in the afternoon (between 99.1-99.6) and become lethargic. If he rests for an hour or two his temperature […]
Immune Deficiency and B Cell Lymphopenia
Question: My daughter was originally diagnosed with B Cell Lymphopenia when she was 4 after recurrent sinus infections and pneumonia, put on prophylactic antibiotics and IVIG/SCIG for about 4 years. […]
Duodenal Atresia and Hirschsprung’s Disease
Question: My son was diagnosed with duodenal atresia prior to birth. He had a surgical repair, and we later discovered he has Hirschsprung’s disease also. Is it common for these […]
Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, swallowing dysfunction, persistent cough
Question: My 45 yr. old daughter has recently been diagnosed with LPR. and prescribed momeprazole 20 mg delayed released to be taken at bedtime. She has a swallow eval coming […]
Lip Tie
Question: My son has DS and is almost 9 years old. We have been in speech therapy since he was 1. He also has sleep apnea and had a T […]
Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Waning Effect of Medication
Question: My son is 43. In 2008, fourteen years ago, he experienced an extremely high stress situation at work that resulted in behavioral changes that were unlike him. He was […]
Cholesterol, Heart Disease Risk
Question: I have a brother with Down syndrome who recently turned 49. I am his legal guardian. He sees a cardiologist for a number of reasons, but primarily for low […]
Atlanto-Axial Instability
Question: Can a person with Down syndrome develop atlanto-axial instability in adulthood? My son is 47. When he was younger, X-ray screenings for atlanto-axial instability were negative. Recently, he has […]
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Medications, Atomoxetine
Question: Is Atomoxetine recommended for teenagers with DS? Is there any medical evidence for cognition improvement? Or adverse side effect? Answer: Atomoxetine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder […]
