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Subject: Re: TREATMENT FOR SPORADIC OPCA I am a 55 year old man and was diagnosed with sporadic olivopontocerebellar atrophy at Mayo Clinic in December, 1996. Is there any known treatment for this disorder or any of its symptoms? = Sporadic OPCA has been folded into a larger group of disorders called multiple system atrophy (MSA). This includes also what used to be called Shy-Drager syndrome and striato-nigral degeneration. For the ataxia, there is little or no medical therapy that is successful. However, if you have some component of parkinsonism, then sometimes antiparkinson medications can help. If you have blood pressure instability, sometimes medications such as midodrine can help. If no one suggested treatments for any or all of your symptoms, then it might be worthwhile to have a second opinion. Seek advice from a movement disorders specialist. A general neurologist probably won't see enough cases to be up on the latest developments. You are certainly welcome to schedule an appointment here. Call 800 223-2273 and ask for neurology appointments (4-5559). I hope this helps. CCF MD mdf. |
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