Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD): treatment

Evidence-based neurology checklist on facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (fshd): treatment: Pain Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Antidepressants: if pain is severe Bulbar functions Exposure keratitis prevention Abdominal weakness Respiratory insufficiency Foot drop Scapular…

Pain

  • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
  • Antidepressants: if pain is severe

Bulbar functions

Exposure keratitis prevention

Abdominal weakness

Respiratory insufficiency

Foot drop

Scapular stabilisation

Exercise

Investigational treatments

References

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