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What is stiff person syndrome?

Stiff person syndrome (SPS) is an extremely rare progressive neurological disorder characterized by persistent rigidity and spasms of certain voluntary muscles, especially those of legs and feet.


Can a person get on disability for having irritable bowel syndrome?

Very unlikely.


What is the cause of stiff person syndrome?

Stiff person syndrome is believed to be caused by an autoimmune response that affects the muscles and nerves, leading to stiffness and spasms. It is thought that a combination of genetic predisposition and environmental triggers play a role in the development of this rare neurological disorder.


What are the chances of getting stiff man syndrome?

"Stiff Man Syndrome" now usually called "Stiff Person Syndrome" is a rare disease of the nervous system that causes progressively severe muscle stiffness in the spine and legs. It is thought to be caused by an autoimmune disorder, where the enzyme responsible for making certain neurotransmitters is destroyed by the immune system. Stiff person syndrome is very rare, so it is difficult to determine the exact prevalence of the disease. However, estimates are about 1 in 1 million people will get this disease. It is more common in diabetics, about 1 in 10 thousand people with diabetes will be affected.


Is Asperger's syndrome a disability?

Yes it is.


Can you get disability for Asperger syndrome?

Yes. I get S.S.D.I.


Is Asperger syndrome considered a disability?

Yes it is.


What disability did Simon Birch have?

Morquio's syndrome


What was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's disability?

Tourette Syndrome


If you have Tourette's syndrome can you collect disability pay?

yes as this syndrome can cause trouble especially around machinery. But I bet the answer is no.


Congenital disability impacts to a person?

impact of a congenital disability have on a person


Will the US military accept someone with Aspergers Syndrome if he or she passes all the tests?

Yes, it is a learning disability, unless they are Asperger's due to Autism. Comment: Asperger's Syndrome is not a learning disability. It is a neurological condition that is part of the autism spectrum. People with Asperger's Syndrome can also have learning disabilities.