Progressive supranuclear palsy

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Lifestyle and home remedies

By Mayo Clinic staff

There are some things you can do at home to minimize the effects of progressive supranuclear palsy. They may include:

  • Eyedrops. Eyedrops may help ease dry eyes that can occur as a result of problems blinking.
  • Fall-avoidance aids. Installing grab bars in hallways and bathrooms or using a walker that's weighted to help prevent backward falls can help you avoid falls. Making home modifications, such as removing scatter rugs or other items that are hard to see without looking downward, also can help with balance and vision problems. When possible, avoid climbing stairs.
References
  1. NINDS progressive supranuclear palsy information page. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/psp/psp_htm?css=print. Accessed Dec. 4, 2008.
  2. Progressive supranuclear palsy fact sheet. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/psp/detail_psp.htm?css=print. Accessed Dec. 4, 2008.
  3. Karceski S. Progressive supranuclear palsy. Neurology. 2008;71:e70.
  4. Borroni B, et al. Tau forms in CSF as a reliable biomarker for progressive supranuclear palsy. Neurology. 2008;71:1796.
  5. PSP: Some answers. Society for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. http://www.psp.org/doc_library/1217970611/Some%20Answers.pdf. Accessed Jan.18, 2009.
  6. Treatments for progressive supranuclear palsy. Worldwide Education and Awareness for Movement Disorders. http://www.wemove.org/psp/psp_tre.html. Accessed Dec. 4, 2008.
  7. Josephs KA, et al. Diagnostic accuracy of progressive supranuclear palsy in the Society for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy brain bank. Movement Disorders. 2003;18:1018.
  8. Josephs, KA. (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Jan. 21, 2009.

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