Speaker: Kenneth Proefrock, NMD  Those diagnosed with severe neurologic impairment are frequently prescribed multiple medications to manage a variety of interrelated symptoms including pain, uncontrolled muscle tone, seizure, sympathetic storming, dyspnea, gastroesophageal reflux, and constipation. However, limited communication abilities often prevent these patients from reporting their symptoms, and polypharmacy further limits clinical assessment of symptoms and response to therapies. We discuss alternative agents and strategies for the ten most prescribed medications for this population of patients. Although we will focus on the pediatric population, much of this material will be pertinent to all ages. We will also spend some time discussing the special ramifications of neurodegenerative conditions in people as they age, with attention to the often devastating consequences of inappropriate or over-medication, which is a documented major cause of early demise in these patients.

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Continuing Education:

Naturopathic Physicians: This recording has been approved for 1.5 PHARM CME credits by   

• Oregon Board of Naturopathic Medicine (OBNM)
• Arizona SCNM (Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine)