Fahr's Syndrome
By J.N.R Dutton
@jnrdutton (3447)
United States
February 26, 2021 5:12am CST
Hello all,
I was reading earlier about something called "Fahr's Syndrome".
From what I read, it can mimic Schizophrenia.
It is said to be a rare ailment, usually with some hereditary link.
I do have to wonder if it really is so rare though, seeing as it's presentation can (as previously mentioned) be mistaken for Schizophrenia.
How many psych patients are locked away, being treated for the wrong ailment?
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@yoalldudes (35030)
• Philippines
26 Feb 21
I wouldnt dare learn more about it. I have anxiety and it can be triggering.
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@sharonelton (30756)
• Lichfield, England
26 Feb 21
Ah, so people who think they are schizophrenic might have Fahr's Syndrome! 
@jnrdutton (3447)
• United States
26 Feb 21
@sharonelton Yes, it's certainly a possibility any patient may want to have thoroughly investigated.
BTW, I research into this stuff because of my paternal grandfather's mental illness, and a general interest in neurology. I do not claim to be a medical or psychiatric expert.
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@sharonelton (30756)
• Lichfield, England
26 Feb 21
@jnrdutton Wow! That is enlightening.
I understand.
@jnrdutton (3447)
• United States
26 Feb 21
@sharonelton As far as Fahr's goes, "treatment" more consists of symptom management than anything else, as I understand it.
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