Treatment

This section outlines the medications used for the treatment of all phpects of adrenoleukodystrophy and adrenomyeloneuropathy. Also included here are medications suggested by the Homeopathic Hospital in London. Sara has been using these very effectively with Alex for the past year and highly recommends them. She has also been able to reduce significantly his pharmaceutical drug intake since starting the homeopathic remedies. If you wish to compare dosages or query anything listed here please e-mail directly.
 
 - Asymptomatic Boys
 
MEDICATION
REASON FOR TAKING
Hydrocortisone
hormone replacement therapy for adrenal failure
Fludrocortisone
hormone replacement therapy for adrenal failure
Lorenzo’s Oil
to lower very long chain fatty acids
Walnut oil
dietary supplement
  
Homeopathic
 
Echinacea
boosts immune system
 
 - Symptomatic ALD Boys and Men
 
MEDICATION
REASON FOR TAKING
Hydrocortisone
hormone replacement therapy for adrenal failure
Fludrocortisone
hormone replacement therapy for adrenal failure
Carbamezapine
for seizures
Baclofen
muscle relaxant
Clonidine
muscle relaxant – note this has been extremely
effective in some cases but not widely used
Senna syrup
bowel stimulant
Lactulose
bowel stimulant
Diazepam
muscle relaxant, anti convulsant, sedative
Homeopathic
 
Echinacea
boosts immune system
Peppermint Oil
for indigestion
Acidophilis
aids digestion (contains essential stomach bacteria)
L-Glutamine
strengthens stomach lining
Magnesium Sulphuricum Drops
muscle relaxant
Carbo Vegetabilis Drops
promotes wind relief
Morgan Co Drops
essential bowel bacteria
Flaxseed Oil
essential fatty acids not in enteral feeds and good for
brain function
Eye Q EPA Oil
essential fatty acids not in enteral feeds and good for
brain function
 
 - AMN Men
 
MEDICATION
REASON FOR TAKING
Hydrocortisone
hormone replacement therapy for adrenal failure
Fludrocortisone
hormone replacement therapy for adrenal failure
Baclofen
muscle relaxant
Diazepam
muscle relaxant, anti convulsant, sedative
 

 
 

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