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How Can Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy Be Treated?

My husband has hereditary OPCA--SCA. HE IS 70 years old and has had it for about 12 years, and this,last year has gotten severely worse. He collapsed on 12/16 -- could not move his legs,,fell out of bed, and could not walk--called 911--went to hospital for 2 weeks, then to. Sub-acute nursing home, which was the pits. He is now in a wonderful facility;however, all the patients are asking him why he is there because he is so young. He understands, but I am wondering if there is a way he can come back from this? Thank you. This is in his family.
Fri, 13 Jul 2018
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Olivopontocerebellar atrophy (OPCA) is a term used for a progressive condition characterized by the degeneration of nerve cells (neurons) in specific areas of the brain. Was traditionally divided in hereditary or genetic OPCA and sporadic OPCA. Currently, most the major forms of hereditary OPCA refers to disorders that overlap with spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA), which is a neurological disorder characterized by ataxia.
There is no cure for OPCA, and management aims to treat symptoms and prevent complications.

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How Can Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Olivopontocerebellar atrophy (OPCA) is a term used for a progressive condition characterized by the degeneration of nerve cells (neurons) in specific areas of the brain. Was traditionally divided in hereditary or genetic OPCA and sporadic OPCA. Currently, most the major forms of hereditary OPCA refers to disorders that overlap with spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA), which is a neurological disorder characterized by ataxia. There is no cure for OPCA, and management aims to treat symptoms and prevent complications. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.