Question 1

can  aplastic anemia be cured by immunosuppressive therapy?

Accepted Answer

In some cases: Yes, in some cases aplastic anemia can be treated very effectively with immunosuppressive therapy- drugs used include prednisone, Cyclosporine or atg (anti-thymocyte globulin).

Question 2

any one know of aplastic anemia being cured by immunosuppressive therapy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Prognosis of aplastic anemia depends on age (younger is better) and the severity of the blood count abnormalities.  While younger patients may be referred for stem cell transplant, older patients, perhaps those over 40, are given immunosuppressive therapy.  Response rates are over 60% and durable remissions occur quite frequently.

Question 3

what is immunosuppressive therapy?

Accepted Answer

Depresses immunity: Diseases that are caused by an abnormal immune response, where the immune system is attacking the host, such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis are treated with immunosuppressive therapy.  The drugs used are like those that prevent organ transplant rejection and include prednisone, cellcept, (mycophenolate mofetil) prograf, Cyclosporine and imuran.  The biggest risk with them is infection, but there are many others.

Question 4

what constitutes immunosuppressive therapy?

Accepted Answer

Steroids and more: Imsuptx is everything from a course of Prednisone to chemotherapy, tx with immunosuppressive drugs post transplant and for autoimmune disease such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis.  Basically any agent used to suppress the natural response of the immune system.

Question 5

i have dermatomyositis and have been receiving immunosuppressive therapy for about 6 years now. yuck!  i am very careful about cleanliness and wash my?

Accepted Answer

Good: It's good to hear that you take care of yourself and pay close attention to hygiene. Perhaps it is time to ask your rheumatologist about your dermatomyositis and how to measure the activity of the disease. If the disease is well-controlled, it may be possible to reduce or even stop the immunosuppressive medication.

Question 6

which cancers can occur as an adverse effect of  immunosuppressive therapy?

Accepted Answer

Lymphoma: The commonest cancers as an adverse effect of immuno-suppressive therapy are ebv related lymphomas.  Other cancers include kaposi sarcoma and some skin cancers.

Question 7

which cancer is most likely as an adverse effect of long term immunosuppressive therapy?

Accepted Answer

Lymphoma: Tumors of the lymphoid system, lymphomas are the commonest tumors associated with immune suppression.

Question 8

can you cure ankylosing spondolytis by ceragem therapy?

Accepted Answer

No: The treatment for as is early mobility and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication.  The more mobility exercises keep the joints active and delay spondylosis.  Ceragem therapy works for some but does not cure it.

Question 9

can autism in children be "cured" with intensive therapy?

Accepted Answer

No: Unfortunately, researchers have not discovered what causes autism nor what cures autism. Autism is not cured by weekly therapy, more therapy, or even intensive therapy... because there is no known way to correct the problem in the brain. In recent years, many types of children with autistic traits are just being labeled "autistic", but we will be better able to figure things out in 20-30 years.

Question 10

can you tell me how to cure my lisp with out speech therapy?

Accepted Answer

May be difficult: Is there a reason you are trying to avoid speech therapy?  A speech therapist can be very helpful in helping you to change your speech patterns. It will also require lots of practice yourself outside of scheduled therapy sessions. Speak with your primary about getting a referral. Good luck.

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