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20 Treatments for Lou Gehrig's Disease

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4	Prescribed Medications

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Currently, there is no treatment for ALS. Management aims to control the symptoms that patients experience. Emotional, psychological, and physical support are provided to ease the difficulty associated with this disorder. Moderate activities are recommended in the early stages o...[read article]

Treatment News for Lou Gehrig's Disease

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Ring Finger Length Linked to ALS, Study Suggests
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Tests for Lou Gehrig's Disease

1. Electromyogram Electromyography (EMG) is a diagnostic tool that evaluates muscle or nerve problems. It uses surface electrodes to assess the ability of motor neurons (the nerve ce... More
2. Nerve Conduction Testing A nerve conduction velocity (NCV) test determines how quickly electrical signals move through a particular peripheral nerve. It is also sometimes known as a nerve c... More
3. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
4. Serum Protein Electrophoresis A protein urine test is used to measure the amount of protein in urine. Normally, healthy individuals do not have protein in their urine. However, when the kidneys ... More
5. Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Protein Level Test Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is the liquid that cushions and protects your brain and spinal cord. The CSF protein test is used to determine if there is too much protei... More
6. Ganglioside GM1 Antibody Assay Test
7. Immunoelectrophoresis 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

1. Physical Therapy Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain , and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those sufferin... More
2. Rehabilitation Therapy 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. A ... More
3. Assisted Breathing 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
4. Use of Leg Braces
5. Occupational Therapy Occupational therapy is a holistic, patient-centered, occupation-based approach to life skill development. This health profession helps people whose lives have been... More
6. Speech Therapy Hearing and speech impairment are conditions that can affect both children and adults. Hearing impairment may also be called deafness or hard of hearing . Problems ... More
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Surgical Procedures for Lou Gehrig's Disease

1. Placement of Gastrostomy Tube A feeding tube is a tube that is inserted into your stomach through your abdomen. It is used to supply nutrition when you have trouble eating. It is also called per... More
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Prescribed Medications for Lou Gehrig's Disease

1. riluzole(Rilutek ) RILUZOLE (RIL yoo zole) slows down the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. More
2. amitriptyline(Elavil , others...) Close This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. More
3. baclofen(Lioresal ) 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. More
4. trihexyphenidyl(Artane , Trihexane) TRIHEXYPHENIDYL (trye hex ee FEN i dil) is for Parkinsonism or for movement problems caused by certain drugs. More
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Herbs and Supplements for Lou Gehrig's Disease What's this?

1. octacosanol 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
2. acetylcysteine inhalation
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