Question
I recently saw a show about spinal cord injury on a child, they named a medication that if given within 72 hrs can help, it is not FDA approved but i was wondering if you know that name of that drug. aparently someone who's boyfriend had a spinal cord injury wrote a paper on this drug? any ideas? or do you know how I can find out? thank you

Answer
Hi Sandy,
Thanks so much for your question.

The drug you are referring to may be Sygen. This drug is believed to enhance the growth of nerves. In case studies it is reported that best results occur if used within 72 hours of the injury.

In some studies, it has been noted that there has been improvement in sensation and motor skills, although, the studies were conducted on a small scale and needed further study at greater lengths.

Even though these studies recommended the use of Sygen within 72 hours of the injury, there was a facility in Palmdale, CA by the name of The Judith Walker Institute that claimed to achieve results using Sygen with patients that had been paralized for up to 22 years. However, these claims have yet to be documented by any legitimate Medical Association.

I hope this is what you are looking for. If you have anymore questions, please feel free to ask me anytime.

Thanks again,
John McKinzie