movement disorders

Question 1

what is motor neurone disease?

Answer 1

neurodegenerative condition that affects brain and spinal cord

Question 2

what are the non drug treatments of motor neurone disease?

Answer 2

exercise, physio, nutrition etc

Question 3

what are the 1st line and 2nd line treatments of muscle cramps in motor neurone disease?

Answer 3

1st line: quinine

2nd line: baclofen

Question 4

which drugs are used for the following motor neurone disease symptoms?
saliva
thick saliva
respiratory problems
muscle cramps

Answer 4

saliva: anti muscarinics
thick saliva: nebulisers, carbocisteine
respiratory: opioids
muscle cramps: baclofen, quinine, gabapentin