Cerebral Palsy: Worst Case

There is no known cure for cerebral palsy, but because the condition is not progressive it's unlikely your or your child's symptoms will get worse over time

By The Survivors Club Staff
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There is no known cure for cerebral palsy, but because the condition is not progressive it's unlikely your or your child's symptoms will get worse over time so once you've found a way to manage them by working with your health-care team, you may well find that your treatment plan serves you (or your child) well for a long time.

That said, there are complications related to CP, many of them appearing in infancy and childhood, such as difficulty eating, which can result in a child that doesn't gain weight and grow properly. But CP also raises your risk for epilepsy and respiratory ailments as well as hearing loss and learning disabilities, among other problems.

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What has helped you as a survivor? Take a look back at your journey and share with others what helped you and what you wished you would have known or done during your experience with cerebral palsy. You can create a profile, reach out to others, join support circles or share your story by following the links here at The Survivors Club. Check out some of the best charities for supporting cerebral palsy research:

 

In most cases someone with CP doesn't get worse over time; their symptoms stay much the same from childhood through adulthood. So adults with cerebral palsy have grown up with the condition and learned ways to cope over the years.

For parents of a baby or child newly diagnosed with cerebral palsy, it is among their worst fears come true. What can you do when the diagnosis of cerebral palsy in your child has been confirmed? Many families find they are unprepared for the emotions they feel at this time. It can help to join a support group where you can draw strength from the experiences of others.  These sites offer help from those who've been where you are:

Cerebral Palsy Forums

Cerebral Palsy Blogs

Cerebral Palsy Clinical Trial

Famous Survivors with Cerebral Palsy
  • Stephen Hawking, physicist
  • Stephen Hopkins, signer of the Declaration of Independence
  • Geri Jewell, comedian and actress
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