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Suggest Treatment For Cerebellar Atrophy

Hello, My I have a friend that was diagnosed with Cerebellum Atrophy several years ago. She came to visit for a week s vacation. My heart was broken for I haven t seen her in quite a while. She was beaten and left for dead about 20 yrs ago and has in developed this condition. She has gained a tremendous amount of weight 185 at 4.11. She loses her balance, takes a few seconds to compose sentences; she has issues processing her thoughts, slow speech or premature speech (childlike at times). She s suffers from Hi Blood pressure, diabetes, suffers spinal pain from the atrophy and weight, and suffers (in my opinion, depression) she eats and eats all the wrong foods; she doesn t exercise at all...! The week she was with me....She had to eat what I fixed (I m a health nut) But she would sneak and eat foods she shouldn t have...! As a friend what can I do when she comes to visit again? Are there support groups? She 54 and looks 60. I m in shock! I want to help my friend...She says there s not cure...! But, I strongly believe in healthy foods, exercise, yoga and meditation. Please Help and Advise. I love my friend dearly...We ve been friends for over 30yrs...! Her condition is breaking my heart...Feeling Helpless!
Wed, 21 Feb 2018
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Hello!

My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic!

I read carefully your question and would agree with you on the fact that there are some treatment symptomatic options to her actual therapy.

First, I would recommend checking her hormone levels (cortisol plasma levels, thyroid hormone levels, fasting glucose, HbA1C, blood electrolytes, etc.) to check for any possible metabolic disorders.
It is also necessary consulting with a dietitian and make some changes to her diet in order to make her loose some pounds.
Physical activity can help improve her situation. But as she suffers from gait disorders, I would recommend swimming as a possible activity, as aerobics is not easy in her situation.
Consulting with a psychiatrist is necessary too. An antidepressant can help improve her mental situation.
I remain at your disposal for any further questions, whenever you need!
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Best regards!

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Suggest Treatment For Cerebellar Atrophy

Hello! My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic! I read carefully your question and would agree with you on the fact that there are some treatment symptomatic options to her actual therapy. First, I would recommend checking her hormone levels (cortisol plasma levels, thyroid hormone levels, fasting glucose, HbA1C, blood electrolytes, etc.) to check for any possible metabolic disorders. It is also necessary consulting with a dietitian and make some changes to her diet in order to make her loose some pounds. Physical activity can help improve her situation. But as she suffers from gait disorders, I would recommend swimming as a possible activity, as aerobics is not easy in her situation. Consulting with a psychiatrist is necessary too. An antidepressant can help improve her mental situation. I remain at your disposal for any further questions, whenever you need! Hope you will find this answer helpful! Best regards!