Treatment Offered

Treatment

Medicines:

There is a medicine called Riluzole which helps in slowing down the progression of the disease in some patients. But there is no definitive treatment for cure of MND as yet. Supportive measures are available for symptomatic relief.
Riluzole is available for free in India from Sun pharma.
Riluzole in some patients may cause side effects like dizziness, vertigo, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, drowsiness, stomach pain etc. Monitor your liver and kidney function periodically. Consult your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
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Rehabilitation:

Rehab therapy has been shown to help patients to retain their functional activities for a longer period. Regular exercise program is a must for all patients of MND. It enhances mobility and independent activities. It is, many times, discouraging to see deterioration despite exercise, but remind yourself that exercise helps to slow down the rate of downfall. We have to maintain as much strength as possible so that we can avail the cure found in future.
While performing exercises maintain safety, don’t get over-exhausted, do it with frequent rest-pauses, maintain hydration and give commands to your body.
There are different therapies that may be required in MND.
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