James, Author at Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia Blog

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Have you ever walked into a room full of hope, only to be crushed by a single, thoughtless comment?

By JamesDiscrimination

”How can you do your job when you can’t even walk straight into my office? Job Interviewer25 Years Ago Moving from Houston to Fort Worth was a big step for...

I felt lost and helpless to help myself overcome whatever was wrong with my body.

By JamesDoctors

I remember it like it was yesterday – the first signs of something not quite right with my body. Around the 5th grade, I began to notice that stretching was...

Here’s the basic of what you need to know about Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia.

By JamesResources

Doctors diagnose HSP through a combination of family history, physical exams, and genetic tests. They might also use neuroimaging (like MRI scans) to rule out other conditions. Sometimes, HSP can be confused with other disorders that have similar symptoms, such as multiple sclerosis or cerebral palsy. It’s important to get a thorough evaluation to ensure the right diagnosis.