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do you know about pyoderma gangrenosum ?

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Pyoderma Gangrenosum: Pyoderma Gangrenosum is believed to be auto-immune in nature and typically resonds well to high dose steroid medication.  Generally wounds appear on the legs or arms. Folks commonly other auto-immune diseases like Rhuematoid Arthritis. Lupus, Ulcerative Colitis, etc.  Occasionally this may require hospitalization or management at a wound center.  Definately see a dermatologist.

Question 2

any suggestions on the best course of treatment for pyro derma gang?

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Pyoderma gangrenosum: Pyoderma gangrenosum is an inflammatory necrotizing non infectious ulcertive skin disease, often with enlarging ulcerations on the legs. See your dermatologist for diagnosis and therapy. Hospitalization may be necessary in severe cases. Mny patients need immunosuppressant therapy .  Cyslosporin can be used. Also tnf Alpha inhibitor biologics such as inflizimab or Etanercept can be used.

Question 3

can you suggest any alternative treatments to reduce cysts?

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Where?: Cystic change in the breasts is very common. Of course if you have a dominant breast mass, it needs to be seen as a possible cancer. Mainstream medicine has little to offer. I've had colleagues tell me that evening primrose oil is the first herbal to try for painful / lumpy breasts. An evidence-based holist in your community may be able to offer more.

Question 4

are there any alternative treatments for rosacea besides medication?

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IPL for Rosacea: Intense pulsed light (ipl), or "photofacial",  is an appropriate treatment for the redness of rosacea.  A few treatments spaced approx. A month apart will be needed.  A topical antibiotic like Metronidazole may be used in between sessions.  Also, avoidance of triggers such as sun, heat, cold, spicy foods, and alcohol may help reduce redness. 
http://www.dranthonycorrado.com/procedures/non-invasive.

Question 5

are there effective alternative treatments for back pain?

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Yes: Surgery is usually the last resort for most back problems except major trauma.   Therapy, postural exercises, yoga,  weight loss and/or exercise, gait training, job retraining, as well as meditatation (to relieve stress) are helpful adjucts.  Note: not all back pain is created equal to please get check by a specialist.  Note:  beware of fad or gimmicky advertisements for back relief.  Feel better.

Question 6

are there any alternative treatments for als that appear promising?

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NO: Sorry,  but there are absolutely no alternative treatments that have ever made even trivial benefits to pts with als, and there seems to be no future alternative rx that seems to make any sense.  The medicine approach involves mainly riluzole, and palliation, with some consideration for using glutamate blockers.  These approaches are not cures, but can possibly slow somewhat.

Question 7

could you tell me what are alternative treatments to adhd besides medication?

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Limited: There are no proven herbal aids or supplements that, despite their advertising, improve add/adhd.There are proven tools such as allowing more time for the task, minimizing ditractions , etc that may help.

Question 8

are there any alternative treatments for depression other than synthetic medicine?

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Yes, but check in.: Depression may be helped by daily physical activity, a regular meditation practice, and counseling.  In addition, there are some natural remedies that may be helpful in certain cases such as saint john's wort and s-adenosyl-methionine.  However, if you suffer from depression, it is important to work with a health care professional and get the help you need.  Sometimes that means synthetic medicine.

Question 9

any alternative treatments for pleural effusions?

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See below: I guess you mean alternatives to having it drained?  If so, none that I know of.

Question 10

are there alternative treatments for pseudotumor cerebri?

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Diamox (acetazolamide): Decrease pressure in spinal fluid by 1-meds topamax, (topiramate) diamox, Lasix  2-optic nerve fenestration protect the optic nerve from pressure  3-loss of weight  4-spinal fluid shunt.

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