Is there an injury or condition (like a stroke or aneurism) or combination that can very quickly make a person paralyzed and unable to speak, but the brain still works? Kind of like Stephen Hawking, but not so gradual.
2006-10-30 13:48:22 · 3 answers · asked by Joblo 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Is there an injury or condition (or combination) that can very quickly make a person permanently paralyzed and unable to speak, but the brain still works? Also, the person can see and hear, but not respond in any way. Kind of like Stephen Hawking, but not so gradual. (I am writing a story where this happens to a character.)
2006-10-30 14:02:36 · update #1
Also maybe in combination with certaun drug abuse?
2006-10-30 14:06:56 · update #2
Oh yeah, is it possible that with this type of trauma the person could still breathe without a machine?
2006-10-30 14:10:03 · update #3
sure,it's called a stroke or a cerebral vascular accident. CVA.
2006-10-30 13:53:01 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like Big C is the insane one. What do you think?
You received a good answer from the RN. It could also be caused by sever trauma to the head or spine
2006-10-30 14:04:21 · answer #2 · answered by Donald S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are you insane? I could tell you but I'm 99% sure you're an evil person. I hope you won't hurt anyone, because if you do... they will punish you. First the Law, then God.
2006-10-30 13:57:17 · answer #3 · answered by Big C 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋