Fernando Hernández
WHAT MY SYMPTOMS TEACH ME: Pain * LO QUE ME ENSEÑAN MIS SÍNTOMAS: El dolor
We all ran away from pain. In fact, pain usually gives us a fright. But curiously pain is merely a common symptom. In addition, its purpose is not to punish me or you, but to communicate the effective way that something is wrong. Pain could be described as a defense mechanism, a protection system which tries to avoid a greater evil. In fact, hav...
Fernando Hernández
WHAT MY SYMPTOMS TEACH ME: Problems with your coordination when walking? * LO QUE ME ENSEÑAN MIS SÍNTOMAS: ¿Problemas en la marcha?
The walk means rhythm and two phases: support and swing. Support phase symbolizes the strength, the depth of our motivations, the depth of our purpose. If this is weak, our support will probably be insecure. It is noteworthy that the objective of every swing is taking the next step forward. It is just when our confidence takes place in life for ...
Fernando Hernández
WHAT MY SYMPTOMS TEACH ME: Spasticity and cramps * LO QUE ME ENSEÑAN MIS SÍNTOMAS: Espasticidad y calambres
Spasticity is kind of a permanent contraction, which breaks the natural cycle of contraction and relaxation in muscles. Although we consider this a problem, it is actually a defense mechanism that prevents further injuries.Cramps are very similar. Due to various and different causes, cramps are painful involuntary contractions.Both have a common...
Fernando Hernández
Caregivers and patients: an opportunity for harmony * Cuidadores y enfermos: una oportunidad para la armonía.
It's years ago that I play the double role of patient and caregiver, both related with movement disorders. I suffer, as you know, from generalized dystonia; my wife from MS. So I think I am in the best position to reflect on the keys about the complicity and support from the caregiver, and what the sick expects when being on the other side. The...
Fernando Hernández
Brief reflection about limitations and some of their key factors from my personal experience / Breve reflexión sobre las limitaciones y alguna de sus claves desde la experiencia personal
My childhood was in the 70's, sorrounded by doctors, lots of medical tests (some of them really painful), medical treatments and plenty of visits to hospitals; it was hard, especially for my parents, who suffered every wrong diagnosis. As a matter of fact, the final diagnosis came very recently after almost a quarter of a century (hardly a year ...
Fernando Hernández
The importance of hobbies vs. my movement disorder / La importancia de las aficiones vs. mi desorden del movimiento.
Please let me tell you a little about myself, and especially about a matter I consider important: the hobbies. I always talk about it when a friend of mine shows a low mood or depression. My phrase is always the same: 'Cling to your hobbies". And I say this from the conviction of my own experience. When I was very, very young and my functional ...
Mi experiencia médica * My medical experience
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