Question 1

parkinson's disease treatment options, what to do?

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Tremors: Sinemet (carbidopa and levodopa) is what our neurologists use. Consult your pcp for other options.

Question 2

what causes multiminicore disease? what are the treatment options?

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Multiminicore diseas: inherited neuromuscular disorder------primarily affect the skeletal muscles

progressive disease: should be followed by a specialist that deals specifically with this disease

Question 3

what are the treatment options for gaucher's disease?

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Gaucher's disease: Enzyme replacement therapy, Miglustat, Osteoporosis drugs, Bone marrow transplantation, Splenectomy as last resort.

Question 4

what are my treatment options for crohns disease?

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Discuss with GI MD: Treatment of anyone with an autoimmune disorder starts with stress reduction, proper diet and adequate sleep and rest. Lack of any of these can worsen/bring out symptoms. Sometimes treatment involves biologics of which Humera is one, steroids, and 5-aminosalicylates if the colon and rectum are involved. The right medication choices need a discussion with your MD who knows extent of your disease.

Question 5

what are the treatment options for paget's disease?

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Two: If the disease is causing pain, bisphosphonates are usually prescribed, although calcitonin has been used and, in my opinion, would be a safer choice.

Question 6

are there any new treatment options for gauchers disease?

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Yes: Gaucher disease treatment used to be limited to enzyme replacement therapy (ert)with cerazyme as the only product.  Since there is now a oral ert product called Miglustat as well as competing ert products vpriv (velaglucerase alfa) and elylyso.  In addition, there is substrate reduction therapy (srt) agents in the pipeline that are under investigation at the moment.

Question 7

are there any new treatment options for peyronies disease?

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Not really: No. There is no gold standard available for the nonsurgical treatment. There is still a great need for further investigation of to make clear recommendations. Multimodal therapy is still best approach. Various nonsurgical modalities have been examined with mix results all around.  Severe penile deformity, narrowing or deviation that impedes intercourse should consider surgery (disease stable >3 mo.

Question 8

what are the treatment options for refractory celiac disease?

Accepted Answer

Compliance is key: The first step is to make sure you are truly following a gluten-free diet. Gluten can hide in substances like beer and some pills. Consult with a dietician to make sure. If this is still a problem, consult with a gastroenterologist to perform other tests to make sure there's no other inflammatory process going on or other causes. There's a medicine called "budesonide" they may try.

Question 9

what are the treatment options for bradycardia disease?

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Depends: On how severe and what symptoms are present. Frequently avoiding drugs that slow heart rate is enough. However, sometimes a pacemaker is needed. See your doctor.

Question 10

what are the treatment options for huntington's disease?

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Huntington's disease: No treatment can alter the course, but medications lessen symptoms. Some are Tetrabenazine for chorea movements, Risperdal or Seroquel, Amantadine, Keppra, (levetiracetam) Klonopin, SSRIs &amp; Mood stabilizers. Also, Psychotherapy, Speech therapy, Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, Nutrition, and Support services for activities of daily living.

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