Fabry's Disease (cont.)
Is there any treatment for Fabry disease?
Enzyme replacement may
be effective in slowing the progression of the disease. The pain in the hands
and feet usually responds to anticonvulsants such as phenytoin
(Dilantin) and
carbamazepine (Tegretol, Tegretol XR , Equetro, Carbatrol). Gastrointestinal hyperactivity may be treated with
metoclopramide (Reglan, Octamide, Maxolon). Some individuals may require dialysis or kidney
transplantation.
What is the prognosis for Fabry disease?
Patients with Fabry disease often survive into adulthood
but are at increase risk of strokes, heart attack and heart disease, and
kidney
failure.
What research is being done on Fabry disease?
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and
Stroke (NINDS), a component of the National Institutes of Health, conducts and
supports research to find ways to treat and prevent lipid storage diseases such
as Fabry disease. This research includes clinical studies by the NINDS
Developmental and Metabolic Neurology
Branch:http://www.ninds.nih.gov/find_people/labs/61.htm.
For more information
Fabry Support & Information Group
108 NE 2nd Street, Ste. C
P.O. Box 510 Concordia, MO 64020-0510
info@fabry.org
http://www.fabry.org
Tel: 660-463-1355
Fax: 660-463-1356
National Tay-Sachs and Allied Diseases Association
2001 Beacon Street Suite 204
Brighton, MA 02135
info@ntsad.org
http://www.ntsad.org
Tel: 617-277-4463 800-90-NTSAD (906-8723)
Fax: 617-277-0134
National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
P.O. Box 1968 (55 Kenosia Avenue)
Danbury, CT 06813-1968
orphan@rarediseases.org
http://www.rarediseases.org
Tel: 203-744-0100
Voice Mail 800-999-NORD (6673)
Fax: 203-798-2291
SOURCE: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Last Editorial Review: 1/2/2009
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