Startle easily (hyperexplexia) Report for Patients Like You

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DannyD Sex: M Data Quality: 3 stars ALS: 16 yrs Bi-Pap Bulbar: mild Arms: mild Chest: mild Legs: moderate DannyD ▼ First Symptom: 03/97 Dx: 12/00
mzooms Sex: F Data Quality: 3 stars ALS: 20 yrs Bulbar: mild Arms: moderate Chest: none Legs: moderate mzooms ▼ First Symptom: 08/92 Dx: 10/92
zoomer Sex: F Data Quality: 3 stars Bipolar I Depression: 1 Mania: 0 Emotional: 0 Anxiety: 0 Compulsion: 0 External Stress: Moderate Rx Therapy 57 F Function: High Distress: Low zoomer ▼ First Symptom: 01/66 Dx: 01/95

Startle easily (hyperexplexia) Report

An exaggerated startle reaction is called hyperexplexia (also hyperekplexia) The exaggerated startle response is often seen in patients with Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

What we've learned from patients who report Startle easily (hyperexplexia)

Symptom severities

Severe	477
Moderate	544
Mild	442
None	332

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Startle easily (hyperexplexia)

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Startle easily (hyperexplexia)
Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Clonazepam	5
Breathing Exercises	2
Tong Ren energy healing	1
APO-Lorazepam	1
Oxcarbazepine	1
Relaxation Techniques	1
Brainwave Entrainment	1
Massage Therapy	1
Deep breathing and relaxation	1
Alprazolam	1
Valium	1

Last updated: May 26, 2013