What types of medications are used to treat collagen diseases?

Question

What types of medications are used to treat collagen diseases?

Answer 1

In Alternative Medicine, the approach is to treat the underlying cause FIRST and the symptoms only as needed to alleviate suffering. In auto-immune disorders, the typical treatment would involve cleansing the liver with milk thistle seed extract, supporting the kidneys with dandelion root, speeding the blood purification process with burdock root. One might also bolster the immune system with one of the Ginsengs. It is import to look at diet and lifestyle and make changes where needed, using vitamins and minerals to speed healing. These are serious disorders and should not be treated with home remedies. I recommend you seek the advice of a naturopath in your area.

Answer 2

The treatment of mixed connective tissue disease is based on which features are causing symptoms. The prognosis (outlook) varies accordingly. Therapies must be targeted for each of the organ systems affected. In general, treatment is often directed at suppressing the inflammation present in the tissues by using anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive medications. These medications include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), cortisone drugs/steroids (such as prednisone), antimalarial drugs (hydroxychloroquine), and cytotoxic drugs (such as methotrexate, azathioprine, and cyclophosphamide).



For the joint and muscle pains of mixed connective tissue disease, treatment options include NSAIDs, low-dose prednisone, hydroxychloroquine, and methotrexate can be helpful.