Article: Neurological Needs of Trans People Are Not Being Met

[Carolyn Marie]

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/transgender-peoples-neurological-needs-are-being-overlooked/

 

 

Carolyn Marie

[VickySGV]

Something to get busy on for the profession. 

[AllieJ]

This is just one of the many branches of medicine which don't have specific training for trans medical needs. This is mostly due to lack of information from academic authorities for the medical profession to resource. There needs to be a transgender specialty in medicine, but given that almost all our medications are still 'off label' so not approved for trans use, even specialist practitioners would be hamstrung. There is no surprise that given the extra stresses trans people live with there would be neurological consequences, but there would also be cardiac, immunology, oncology, urology, psychiatry, and many other consequences. A couple of years ago I worked with a group of physical therapy students at Melbourne University to identify specific trans issues they might encounter, and they were surprised how many issues we identified. 

 

I believe that even after more than 50 years dealing with gender diversity, the medical community is still in its infancy with trans issues. I believe we need to push for more recognition of our specific needs to grow the medical community.

 

Hugs,

 

Allie

[Mmindy]

6 hours ago, AllieJ said:

I believe that even after more than 50 years dealing with gender diversity, the medical community is still in its infancy with trans issues. I believe we need to push for more recognition of our specific needs to grow the medical community

This was a good read, and as a person who deals with essential tremors. I wonder if they could be amplified by my transgender related stresses.

 

Thank you @Carolyn Marie for posting this article.

 

Mindy🐛🏳️‍⚧️🦋

[Ashley0616]

Thank you for sharing the link!