What is the proper treatment for progressive supranuclear palsy?

It depends: Progressive supranuclear palsy (psp) can present with a variety of symptoms. Although there is not a cure, symptomatic medication treatments and therapies are important parts of a treatment regimen. Sinemet (carbidopa and levodopa) (carbidopa/levodopa) is helpful for some patients. Physical therapy, occupation therapy, and speech therapy are all important to optimize function and quality of life.

The right doctor: I believe it is important to be seen by a movement disorders neurologist for this neurodegenerative disease. This is a very difficult disease to treat. A patient may need very high doses of levodopa. Oftentimes issues such as feeding tubes are at the fore. A specialist will have more experience dealing with this rare disease and may have other options (i.e. Clinical trials) available.