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are there any known ways to treat allgrove syndrome?

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Often!: Allgrove's syndrome is a rare, inherited syndrome, also called Triple A Syndrome, because if usually involves, to some degree, alacrima (lack of tears), Addison disease, and achalasia (trouble swallowing), among other possible problems. There are varying degrees of severity in any inherited illness, depending on the individual.  Treatment is available that can be a big help, with Allgrove Syndrome

Question 2

what are the effects of risperdial medication on a down's syndrome child?

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Not really known: It's not really known, it's a risk benefit analysis in every case.

Question 3

which medications can cause brugada syndrome?

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Go here..: Brugadadrugs.org. 

The list of drugs that may or may not exacerbate is extensive. There are tables on this website divided in categories from likely to cause symptoms to "controversial".

Question 4

what medication would help with "sensory overload" asperger's syndrome?

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Sensory overload: People with asperger's syndrome are often very sensitive to pharmaceutical medications.  But, some use low doses of antipsychotics such as Risperdal or seroquel (quetiapine) to help with sensory overload.  For more clear anxiety-related complaints, low-dose ssri's might be tried.  Some patients may not tolerate any of these -- and classical homeopathy with a well-trained homeopath could then be an option.

Question 5

my friend has a mild form of marphan syndrome. she takes her medication. what's her life expectancy?

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Marfan syndrome: With excellent care, can be normal. Cardiac and vascular care by specialists is essential.

Question 6

best medication for raynaud's syndrome?

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Raynaud's: The best treatment of raynauds is avoidance for the precipitating factors and keeping the hands/feet warm.  I fthis is insuficent then the calcium channel blcokers amlodipine or nifedipine are the perferred treatment agents

Question 7

how to cure post traumatic syndrome without medication?

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PTSD treatment: One way is time, although in the meantime the person is likely to suffer and be miserable. A perhaps better way to treat it without medication is to undergo psychotherapy. There are many effective therapies for ptsd, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (cbt), exposure therapy, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (emdr).

Question 8

what happens if i stop taking medication for sjrogrens syndrome?

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Hard to know: Without knowing your specifics, it is impossible to advise you as to what could be the consequences of stopping your medications for sjogrens. You could have a flare of symptoms, or you may not notice much of difference. I would only do this in consult with your physician, since untreated sjogrens can have permanent and serious consequences for your health.

Question 9

what is the medication for someone suffering from wernike-korsakoff syndrome?

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Not much: Wernicke-korsakoff syndrome is a late complication of severe alcoholism caused by chronic thiamine deficiency. It is characterized by severe memory deficiency and difficulty speaking intelligently. "word salad" describes the random sentences they sometimes make. There is no definitive treatment although quitting alcohol is a must and taking thiamine supplements can help. See your doc for more.

Question 10

do the popular over-the-counter premenstrual syndrome medications really work?

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Depends: Cramps can be reduced with well-timed doses of non-steroidals (like Ibuprofen or naproxen) and depression might be modified slightly by products with a resemblance to antidepressants like st john's wort or those with hormonal content.  You should get much better more consistent relief from strategies designed for these symptoms by you and your physician.

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