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Treatments Reported by Patients with Neuromyelitis Optica
32.5% of the 351 patients with Neuromyelitis Optica report taking at least one of these treatments to modify their disease or manage its symptoms.
| Treatment | # Patients | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Baclofen (Mylan Baclofen, Miorel...) | 39 | 11% |  |
| Azathioprine (Imuran, Imurel...) | 38 | 11% | |
| Gabapentin (Neurontin, Ratio-Gabapentin...) | 37 | 11% | |
| Prednisone (Deltasone, Encorton...) | 32 | 9% | |
| Mycophenolate (CellCept) | 24 | 7% | |
| Rituximab (Rituxan, Mabthera) | 18 | 5% | |
Community Treatment Reports
Click on a treatment to see what patients with Neuromyelitis Optica have to say about side-effects, efficacy, advice, burden, dosages and cost of any treatment they're taking for any condition.| Treatment | # of Patients |
|---|---|
| Baclofen (Mylan Baclofen, Miorel...) | 39 |
| Azathioprine (Imuran, Imurel...) | 38 |
| Gabapentin (Neurontin, Ratio-Gabapentin...) | 37 |
| Prednisone (Deltasone, Encorton...) | 32 |
| Mycophenolate (CellCept) | 24 |
| Treatment | # of Patients |
|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | 9 |
| Aspirin | 8 |
| Docusate | 3 |
| Bisacodyl | 2 |
| Senna | 2 |
| Treatment | # of Patients |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 13 |
| Multivitamins | 10 |
| Calcium | 9 |
| Omega 3 Fish Oil | 7 |
| Folic Acid | 3 |
| Treatment | # of Patients |
|---|---|
| Physical Therapy (PT) | 8 |
| Hydrotherapy (water therapy) | 1 |
| Occupational therapy | 1 |
| Physiotherapy | 1 |
| Reflexology | 1 |
| Treatment | # of Patients |
|---|---|
| Walking Stick/Cane | 12 |
| Wheelchair (manual) | 12 |
| Walker | 10 |
| Shower/Tub Chair | 3 |
| Wheelchair (powered) | 3 |
| Treatment | # of Patients |
|---|---|
| Blood test | 12 |
| Plasmapheresis | 12 |
| Bone Density Scan | 7 |
| Blood Levels | 4 |
| Blood Pressure | 4 |
| Treatment | # of Patients |
|---|---|
| Handicap/Disability Parking Permit | 3 |
| Not Driving | 1 |
| Physical activity and exercise as tolerated | 1 |
| Treatment | # of Patients |
|---|
| Treatment | # of Patients |
|---|---|
| Physical Exercise | 4 |
| Yoga | 3 |
| Treadmill, Elliptical, Stationary Bike | 2 |
| Stationary Bicycle | 1 |
| Stationary bicycle/aerobics | 1 |
| Treatment | # of Patients |
|---|---|
| Nigella sativa (black cumin seed) | 1 |
| Vegan Diet | 1 |
| Treatment | # of Patients |
|---|---|
| Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) | 1 |
| Hysterectomy | 1 |
| Treatment | # of Patients |
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| Treatment | # of Patients |
|---|---|
| Rituximab Infusion | 3 |