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There is no known cure for ALS. The first drug treatment for the disease is a medicine called riluzole. Riluzole may prolong life, but does not reverse or stop the disease from getting worse. The goal of treatment is to control symptoms. Baclofen or diazepam may be used to contr...[read article]

Tests for Lou Gehrig's Disease

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Electromyography(EMG) is a test that checks the health of the muscles and the nerves that control the muscles.  More
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This test roughly measures the types of protein in the fluid (serum) part of a blood sample. See also:Immunoelectrophoresis - serumImmunofixation - serumSerum ...  More
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A nerve conduction study is a test that measures the movement of an impulse through a nerve after the deliberate stimulation of the nerve.The ability of a nerve to ...  More
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CSF total protein is a test to determine the amount of protein in cerebrospinal fluid(CSF). CSF is a clear fluid that circulates in the space surrounding the spinal...  More
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Ganglioside GM1 Antibody Assay Test
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Immunoelectrophoresis, also called gamma globulin electrophoresis, or immunoglobulin electrophoresis, is a method of determining the blood levels of three major imm...  More
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Medical Procedures for Lou Gehrig's Disease

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Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those suffering...  More
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Rehabilitation is a treatment or treatments designed to facilitate the process of recovery from injury, illness, or disease to as normal a condition as possible.  More
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Ventilation assistance includes a variety of methods designed to help restore or improve breathing function in patients who are unable to adequately breathe on thei...  More
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Use of Leg Braces
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Occupational therapy is a holistic, patient-centered, occupation-based approach to life skill development. This health profession helps people whose lives have been...  More
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The following organizations are good resources for information on hearing impairment or speech impairment: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association - www.a...  More
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Surgical Procedures for Lou Gehrig's Disease

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A gastrostomy feeding tube insertion is the placement of a feeding tube through the skin and the stomach wall, directly into the stomach.Gastrostomy tube insertion;...  More
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Prescribed Medications for Lou Gehrig's Disease

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RILUZOLE (RIL yoo zole) slows down the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. This medicine may be used for other pu...  More
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AMITRIPTYLINE (a mee TRIP ti leen) is used to treat depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you hav...  More
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BACLOFEN (BAK loe fen) helps relieve spasms and cramping of muscles. It may be used to treat symptoms of multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury. This medicine may...  More
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DIAZEPAM (dye AZ e pam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat anxiety and nervousness. It also can help treat alcohol withdrawal, relax muscles, and treat certai...  More
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TIZANIDINE (tye ZAN i deen) helps to relieve muscle spasms. It may be used to help in the treatment of multiple sclerosis and spinal cord injury. This medicine may ...  More
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TRIHEXYPHENIDYL (trye hex ee FEN i dil) is for Parkinsonism or for movement problems caused by certain drugs. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your...  More
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Herbs and Supplements for Lou Gehrig's Disease What's this?

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Policosanol is a mixture of very long chain alcohols that is purified from sugar cane wax. Approximately 67% of policosanol is octacosanol. Although some research h...  More
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.