Question 1

what is motor neuron disease?

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Neuromuscular diseas: A disease that affects were the nerves going to the muscle originate from.  Als or lou gehrigs disease is the most common seen.

Question 2

how do i treat motor neuron disease?

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Depends on typw: There  is  more than one types of motor neuron disease.  There is of now no cure or reliable treatment for lou gehrigs diseases.  There are some promising results with stem cells, which i think will ultimately be the answer to treating this disease.

Multofocal motoneuropathy is treated with immune therapy.  This can resemble lou gehrigs disease and is treatable.

Question 3

how does motor neuron disease progress?

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Depends: There are many different types of motor neuron diseases, each of which has its own unique progression (which is how we tell which one you might have oftentimes). You'll need to be more specific in order to get a good answer. If you think you have a motor neuron disease, you need to get to the doctor right away.

Question 4

what work best to treat motor neuron disease?

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Rilutek (riluzole) and support: The only medication that has been fda approved for motor neuron disease is rilutek- it is expensive, but does show a clearly prolonged lifespan.  One critical aspect to care of patients with motor neuron disease is enrollment in a multidisciplinary clinic, where the many needs (dietary, pulmonary, speech, mobility, etc.) of these patients can be addressed in a comprehensive manner.

Question 5

what do you recommend for motor neuron disease?

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Motor neuron disease: Motor neuron diseae such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (als) can be managed by a multidisciplinary team consisting of a neurologist, a physical medicine & rehab specialist, a physical/occupational therapist, a nutritionist, a speech therapist, a nutritionist, a respiratory therapist, a psychologist and a support group. Riluzole may slightlly extend the lifespan.

Question 6

what is motor neuron disease and how is it treated?

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See below: Previously termed "lou gehrig's disease", the process destroys motor nerve cells and leads to muscle atrophy weakness, swallowing and breathing difficulties.  The sole approved drug is Riluzole which may delay tracheostomy.  Treatment is basically symptomatic and supportive, but patients succumb nonetheless. There is no cure.

Question 7

how fast can i make my motor neuron disease go away?

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Does not go away: If you have motor neuron disease, I am afraid that there is no cure for this illness.

Question 8

what is motor neuron disease? how does it affect you?

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Bad disease: Called Lou Gehrig's disease, it causes motor nerve cells to die resulting in muscle weakness and atrophy, with eventual problems both breathing and swallowing.  There is NO cure, and medications are of little value.  Most cases are sporadic, but a few familial.

Question 9

what are the most common symptoms of motor neuron disease?

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Motor neuron disease: There are two relatively early signs of motor neuron disease (abnormal nerve function in the muscles rather than the spinal cord). First, your reflexes (like a tap on the knee to watch it jerk) become very weak or absent. The second is that you get twitching, jerks, of fasciulations in the muscle. These are episodic, brief, painless, twitches of the muscle that you can see under the skin.

Question 10

where can i find support when i have motor neuron disease?

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ALS MDA: Look for a local chapter of the ALS foundation or muscular dystrophy association.  Your neurologist may be able
to provide more info for services in your area.

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