Please see conventional, complimentary and alternative medical treatments for important background information regarding the different types of medical treatments discussed on this page. Naturopathic, Complimentary and Alternative treatments that may be considered include:
According to the Low Dose Naltrexone home page [LDN], LDN has been seen to benefit Stiff Man/Person Syndrome, which is considered to be an autoimmune disease. Dr. Weyrich has been trained in the use of Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN). However, Dr. Weyrich has not treated any cases of Stiff Person Syndrome with LDN.
Please see What is Low Dose Naltrexone? for more information.
Neurofeedback may be useful for treating stiff-person syndrome. Dr. Weyrich has been certified in neurofeedback since 2008, and more recently completed an additional residency training program at ADD Clinic of Scottsdale, AZ. However, Dr. Weyrich has not treated any cases of stiff-person syndrome with this technique.
Please see What is Neurofeedback? for more information.
Neuro Research [Hinz2015] reports that stiff man syndrome is associated with GABA dysfunction and glutamine regulation, and can be benefited by balancing neurotransmitter levels in the body.
Dr. Weyrich has been trained in neurotransmitter balancing protocols, but has not treated stiff man syndrome using this technique.
Please see What is Neurotransmitter Balancing? for more information.