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Suggest Treatment For Post-polio Syndrome
Question: What new treatments or medicine (e.g. l-cytrulline, Swiss study ended XXXXXXX 2017) are available to treat post-polio syndrome?
Brief Answer:
Transcranial direct current stimulation is a new possibility.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HealthcareMagic.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Traditional treatment of post-polio syndrome includes intravenous immunoglobulin, lamotrigine, muscle strengthening exercises, and static magnetic fields.
New treatment ways that are being considered include transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS).
L-citrulline also according to one study may improve muscle strength in patients with post-polio syndrome.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
Transcranial direct current stimulation is a new possibility.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HealthcareMagic.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Traditional treatment of post-polio syndrome includes intravenous immunoglobulin, lamotrigine, muscle strengthening exercises, and static magnetic fields.
New treatment ways that are being considered include transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS).
L-citrulline also according to one study may improve muscle strength in patients with post-polio syndrome.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Thank you. Do you know where IDCS is available in the San Francisco Bay Area? And where I might get L-citrulline?
Brief Answer:
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
I live and work in Europe so it is difficult for me to address you where to find transcranial direct current stimulation in your area.
L-citrulline should be available with a prescription.
I think you should discuss first with your primary care Physician who may have the needed information about your requests.
Hope I helped you.
Greetings.
Follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
I live and work in Europe so it is difficult for me to address you where to find transcranial direct current stimulation in your area.
L-citrulline should be available with a prescription.
I think you should discuss first with your primary care Physician who may have the needed information about your requests.
Hope I helped you.
Greetings.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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