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Suggest Treatment For Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

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Posted on Wed, 13 Jan 2016
Question: My father has nerves problem his age is now 45,the problem has started 3 years before.
The problem started with the left hand the hand became thinner slowly he has no strength he can’t lift weight with hand he is facing difficulty with shirt buttons, walking, climbing steps ,he always feel waist pain while walking and climbing steps, now the right hand also becoming problem he feels difficult to eat food .
The doctors here are saying like there is no treatments for this disease in the world please don’t waste time and money.
Please help us doctor we need your help now please suggest us give my dad return to me please……..
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Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Possibility of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
I have also evaluated all reports, prescription.
The probable diagnosis is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis which has no proven therapy at present.
You are also consulting at a premier Institute and all relevant investigations have been done.
The only drug with some effects is riluzole. It only delays the progression but no effect on disease.
Prognosis is poor and progression is unavoidable at present.
Let's hope some new drug or therapy comes.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina
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Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (13 minutes later)
There no any treatment for that disease weather in other countries,or ayurvedic kind things.
i have heard about stem cell therap is ther any chance with.
please suggest.
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Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
No proven effective therapy for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There is no effective treatment in allopathic medicine system in any country till now and any drug shown to have some benefits is riluzole.
Stem cell therapy is offered by some practitioner but the therapy is not approved. The benefits claimed are questionable.
In ayurvedic or homeopathic medicine system you need to consult their experts. In my knowledge the treatment is not present.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (14 hours later)
what are the next stages of this doctor

Accupuncture Treatment how it will help doctor please suggest me
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Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (9 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Progressive course of disease

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The progression is in terms of gradual involvement of other muscles of body requiring support of family members and respiratory and swallowing impairment leading to need for assisted ventilation.
Only 5- 10 % of patients have long stable course.
Other modalities of treatment is not of proven benefit.
Regards
Dr N Kumar

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Suggest Treatment For Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

Brief Answer: Possibility of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Detailed Answer: Hello, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. I have also evaluated all reports, prescription. The probable diagnosis is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis which has no proven therapy at present. You are also consulting at a premier Institute and all relevant investigations have been done. The only drug with some effects is riluzole. It only delays the progression but no effect on disease. Prognosis is poor and progression is unavoidable at present. Let's hope some new drug or therapy comes. Regards Dr N Kumar Neurologist