brain, spinal cord, and nerve disorders
HTLV 1–Associated Myelopathy Tropical Spastic Paraparesis (HAM TSP)
Treatment of HAM TSP
Interferon alfa, immune globulin, and/or corticosteroids For spasms, muscle relaxants No treatment has been shown to be effective for HTLV-1–associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis. However, interferon alfa (an antiviral medication), Immune globulins , and/or corticosteroids may slow the progression of the disorder and reduce disability and pain. (Intravenous immune globulin is a purified solution of antibodies obtained from volunteer donors and given by vein.) Spasms can be treated with muscle relaxants such asbaclofenortizanidine. 