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Is There Any Specific Treatment For Scleroderma ?

leave long life sir, to serve the humanity. sir my name Tanvir yusuf, one of my brother wife suffering by scleroderma and it was diagnosed almost 4 years before only. So there is any specific treatment their to overcome/ sure from this. At presently she is taking some medicine for not increase more but still she suffering a lot. Hereby i would like to ask to please guide us a proper way that what we have to do and where it can be get done. She wants to leave for her to small childrens. my id is (yousufkar@yahoo.co.uk). Thanks a lot, may god keep all his blessings on you.
Sun, 5 Jun 2011
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hi yousuf
welcome to health care magic
Scleroderma is a disease of the connective tissue featuring skin thickening, that can involve scarring, blood vessel problems, varying degrees of inflammation, and is associated with an overactive immune system.
Treatment of scleroderma is directed toward the individual's symptom(s) that is(are) most debilitating.
you might consult homeopathic practitioner and/or an acupuncture treatment for scleroderma in your area. Both of these modalities may be able to help with this disorder and to keep the scleroderma from spreading or progressing.
It is important to avoid Vitamin C in large doses, usually greater than 1000 mg.
So taking more vitamins and minerals may not be the solution to this problem, but may exacerbate the scleroderma. Because scleroderma is autoimmune disease, it is probably best to stay away from immune enhancing herbs and drugs which may only accelerate the disorder.
Also important is to keep the body temperature warm to prevent or minimize the development of Raynaud’s Syndrome (RS), which is the presence of abnormal sensitivity to cold in the extremities, and which may occur concurrently with scleroderma. It is important to maintain daily physical activity so that complete range of motion is maintained and joints do not become stiff or decrease in their mobility. Keeping active is very important in order to prevent progression of this disorder
good luck.its best to go for homeopathy as it will give u permanent solution.
good luck
General & Family Physician Dr. Ramesh M.Vachharajani's  Response
Hi,Tanvir Yusuf,
Thanks for query and for your blessing but dear unfortunately you have given us a challenging remedy for scleroderma,which your brother's wife is suffering from.
It is an auto immune disease affecting multiple systems of the body.
There is no specific treatment but only symptomatic treatment.
you have to take treatment as per symptoms.
Even then you may seek advice of rheumatologist.
Ok and bye.
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Thanks for kind properous reply. I am realy glad for receiving such a good and making us courage tips. thanks once again.

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Is There Any Specific Treatment For Scleroderma ?

hi yousuf welcome to health care magic Scleroderma is a disease of the connective tissue featuring skin thickening, that can involve scarring, blood vessel problems, varying degrees of inflammation, and is associated with an overactive immune system. Treatment of scleroderma is directed toward the individual s symptom(s) that is(are) most debilitating. you might consult homeopathic practitioner and/or an acupuncture treatment for scleroderma in your area. Both of these modalities may be able to help with this disorder and to keep the scleroderma from spreading or progressing. It is important to avoid Vitamin C in large doses, usually greater than 1000 mg. So taking more vitamins and minerals may not be the solution to this problem, but may exacerbate the scleroderma. Because scleroderma is autoimmune disease, it is probably best to stay away from immune enhancing herbs and drugs which may only accelerate the disorder. Also important is to keep the body temperature warm to prevent or minimize the development of Raynaud’s Syndrome (RS), which is the presence of abnormal sensitivity to cold in the extremities, and which may occur concurrently with scleroderma. It is important to maintain daily physical activity so that complete range of motion is maintained and joints do not become stiff or decrease in their mobility. Keeping active is very important in order to prevent progression of this disorder good luck.its best to go for homeopathy as it will give u permanent solution. good luck