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what's treatment for ataxia?

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Ataxia: Treatment can only be determined when the diagnosis is established and the cause is determined.

Question 2

what is the treatment for friedreich's ataxia?

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Frederick's ataxia : Idebenone is medicine approved in canada, none in usa. Other tx include surgical placement of metal rod in spine, treating heart complications ex. Digoxin, physical therapy, occupational therapy.

Question 3

what treatment is best for friedreichs ataxia?

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Prevention: Fa is the most common hereditary ataxia. It is due in most to trinucleotide repeat expansions in the first intron of the frataxin gene resulting in a deficiency of the protein.Treament is symptomatic of the many associated complications. Molecular analysis is essential to prevent its occurrence in subsequent generations.

Question 4

what is the treatment for ataxia telangiectasia?

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Symptomatic: Ataxia telangiectasia is a genetic condition with no cure. As such, therapy is directed at treating consequences of this disease. For example, it is best to avoid excess radiation (excess x-rays, ct scans) be wary of any signs of infection (due to immune compromise) and be vigilant about signs of malignancy (weight loss, night sweats, etc.). Physical therapy is also recommended for ataxia.

Question 5

what is the best treatment for spinocerebellar ataxia ? do we have some medicine available to slow or stop it's progress?

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Only for symptoms: These are group of genetic disorders and there is no cure and no medicine to stop the  progression of these diseases.You can be prescribed meds for system control  like tremors, depression, stiffness, and spasticity etc.Rehabilitatipn therapies  can be used , to improve some functioning ability.

Question 6

do you treat  ataxia?
what is the cost of this treatment? my ataxia induced by ruptured avm

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Ataxia : Ataxia is a difficult problem and I am sorry to hear of your dilemma.  There are no specific, effective drug treatments for the lack of coordination seen with ataxia. Amantadine, Buspirone hydrochloride (buspar) and Modafinil (provigil) are often tried with variable success. For episodic ataxia, acetazolamide (diamox) or topiramate (topamax) can be effective. Clonazepam (klonopin) is effective in treating specific symptoms, such as muscle jerking (myoclonus) and sleep disturbances. Deep brain stimulation offers a potential surgical remedy but would require further investigation before determining whether you are a candidate.  Good luck.

Question 7

is there any treatment or surgery for cerebral ataxia which can give cure or give some what benefit?

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Depends on the cause: Treatment of cerebral ataxia depends on the cause, like direct injury to cerebellum, alcohol use and genetic disease
it is thought by many that it is untreatable but there have been some success withfrenkel exercises, trans cranial magnetic stimulation and transcranial direct current stimulation
you need to consult a neurologist for the treatment advice.

Question 8

what is the treatment for sudden loss of coordination?

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Function loss: The most important thing to do for sudden loss of coordination -- or any sudden neurological symptom -- is to get immediate and thorough medical/neurological evaluation.  This may be in an emergency room, where the person can be examined by skilled physicians plus have quick access to head ct scans and other studies that help with diagnosis.

Question 9

are there any treatments for machado-joseph ataxia?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Consult a neuro physician to discuss your problem and treatment options.

Question 10

what clinical trials are currently being done for friedreich's ataxia treatments?

Accepted Answer

Here's a list: Please see the national registry for several FA studies now recruiting: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/results?term=friedreich+ataxia&amp;Search=Search

Good luck and I'm glad to see you are interested.

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