I love Boris and was just wondering what everyone thinks is ailing him? I hope Hank can cure him because he is a fun and enigmatic character to watch!

well we already know that his muscles are messed up right now, and i think hank might be able to cure him cause boris gave him all that info on hid fam but its in german so itll be super hard for hank to figure out wats going on ya know? but he will cause thats hank he'll do anything for his patients and then he can put his smart brain to work! but dont get your hopes up cause boris was at that age where he could die from it and hank might take too long to figure it out, especially when the info is in german lol but still CROSS YOU FINGERS cause i love boris too hehe

I believe that Boris has a rare genetic disorder. Even though Boris does does not have a royal title I bet that his family has as much right to claim "Blue Blood" as any of the Royal Houses of Europe. I believe that Boris' family has probably intermarried a great deal in their past history, you know cousins married to cousins, to preserve the wealth. Those types of marriages can bring out some very bad recessive traits....if anyone can track down the problem Hank can.

It doesn't hurt that Boris is easy on the eyes...he has the whole package

yea ur right wow smart thinking luckyinthesky i didnt think about that whole blue blood thing, nice that could be true a but lol we both agree that hank can totally slove the case!! lol

Maybe it's something like Huntington's Disease?

I am a researcher studying the Tau protein which causes protein tangles and neurodegeneration in alzheimer's disease and contributes to a number of other neurodegenerative diseases known as 'Tauopathies.' Boris's disease sounds like a very rare Tauopathy called Frontotemporal dementia with parkinsonism associated with chromosome 17 (FTDP-17). It is a genetic, inherited disorder that manifests between the ages of 30 and 50 and causes rapid nuerodegeneration including limb rigidity as Boris showed in the show. Other symptoms seem to be similar to the discription of his dad's experience with the disease.
However, seeing as Hank should cure him and this class of diseases is one of the biggest science mysteries out there, its probably not the right diagnosis. Just thought I would give it a shot.

wow the whole time i read that i only inderstood a few words like "the" and "so" lol its a good thing means your smart in ur noggin but ill remember that when im watching royal pains ansd if we find out his condition and if ur right then wow ur a smartie lol but good job on the guessing thing ur gonna be probebly who figures it out before anyone even the writers! LOL

I agree! I didn't like the show at first, but it has grown on me. I love Boris and it amazes me how much Campbell Scott is like his late, great father, George C. I hope that Hank can cure him as well.

Frontaltemporal dementia huh? Well...now I'll have to ask my friend (who is a brain surgeon) what that is or crack open the ol' web md. Thanks for the possible ailment for Boris. Boris is such a controlling person you'd think he would be able to fight off dementia just from sheer will. (joking). The actor playing Boris starred in Dying Young, hopefully he'll come out with a better prognosis for his ailment on Royal Pains Season 2.

--stlouisphile--

Thanks for the interesting information. I am sure that the main objective for Hank will be to manage the symptoms until the writers do decide what exactly is wrong with Boris. If Boris' disorder is genetic hopefully Hank can keep him reasonably healthy and his mind intact until there is a cure. It has occurred to me that perhaps Boris is not really sick....that because he has lived with the spectre of his father's untimely death at the age of 43 and Boris is now 43....it all may be psychosomatic. The mind can certainly cause some very bizarre things to happen to the body. I have read about the Royal Houses of Europe and especially where it pertains to genetic disorders, hemophilia, the bleeding disorder. The gene that causes hemophilia is carried by the females of the line but only the males of the line develop hemophilia. Because of the intermarriage of the Royal families of Europe hemophilia became known as a Royal disease. I know of one instance that hemophilia helped to bring down a Royal Dynasty; the last Tszar of Russia had a son, his only son and heir, Alexander. Because of Alexander's illness Tszar Nicholas abdicated the Throne of Russia for himself and his son; he knew that Alexander would not live long in someone elses care. Nicholas was married to a German Princess, Alexandra who I believe was closely related to him by blood. Tszarina Alexandra believed that a certain monk, Rasputin, was the key and only hope for her son and we all know how it all ended..............Hey remember Tucker, he had hemophilia!, and Libby weren't they a cute couple. I would like to see more of them in season 2!.....Ah, the imagination can take you to the depths of space don't you just love it. Here I go wishing my life away....hurry up season 2.

Whatcha talkin bout Willis?

Because of Boris' father's illness and subsequent lost of assets when his father signed them away to unscrupulous people he has had to be tough. I think Boris has developed respect for Hank's ethics and uncompromising honesty not to mention his expertees. I am sure that Boris will let Hank help him through the rough times.

It is up to the writers imagination but I am sure that it will be much more complicated that we laymen will understand.

Boris has Huntington's Cholera a rare genetic disease which effect's muscular control of the body, most males with Huntington's die in there mid-40's The genetics disease is ALWAYS fatal.

Well, lets hope that the writers will keep Boris going through most of the second season and hopefully into the third and fourth seasons as long as Boris is around Hank will have a patron.

I have a feeling that Hank is going to take a great deal more on in regards to Boris' business(s) not just his medical care. I am referring to a "Declaration of Competency" and Boris' family certainly will not like that since some of the "unscrupulous associates" that Boris refers to in episode "Nobody's Perfect" were family members.

Just speculating on a possible storyline for Season 2.

QUOTE (Dobie @ Aug 26 2009, 02:58 PM)

Maybe it's something like Huntington's Disease?

QUOTE (joepaone @ Aug 28 2009, 01:45 AM)

Boris has Huntington's Cholera a rare genetic disease which effect's muscular control of the body, most males with Huntington's die in there mid-40's The genetics disease is ALWAYS fatal.

That is what I think he has too

Well....I hope that it isn't Huntington's Disease and whatever it is....it's cureable and Hank finds the problem and in gratitude Boris will build Hank a hospital anywhere he chooses...........SO THERE!!!

I think you mean Huntington's chorea--the c-word refers to involuntary muscular movements associated with HD. Cholera
is an infectious gastroenteritis caused by a bacteria. (This is also a nasty condition!) If Boris does have HD, Hank would have to
be involved in his care. It also would create lots of drama as a subplot!

Ah....I stand corrected "Huntington's chorea" thank you Carolina. I am intrigued by how many intelligent and articulate people have been contributing to the RP forum. I still hope that whatever the illness Boris can be cured.

It used to be called Huntington's Chorea. Now Huntington's Disease is more widely accepted. Though you still hear both.
But Hank can't cure it!