What Is Lou Gehrig's Disease?
9. Medication
There is no known cure for Lou Gehrig’s disease, and the damage caused cannot be reversed. However, medication is available that will at least help to slow the progress of the disease. Although these drugs can be effective in helping extend the patient’s life and improving their quality of life, they also come with unwelcome side effects.
Medication is also available the will help to treat other conditions like pain. Other symptoms that can be treated include cramps, fatigue, constipation, excessive saliva, and sleeping problems. Medication may also be prescribed to help control outbursts of crying or laughing, while it may also help to cure depression.
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