How is central pontine myelinolysis treated?

How is central pontine myelinolysis treated?

There isn’t a standard treatment for CPM. The goal of treatment is usually to manage the symptoms. For example, dopaminergic drugs (drugs that increase dopamine) can be effective for people with symptoms similar to Parkinson’s disease (tremors or speech difficulties).

Healthcare providers have successfully treated CPM by bringing sodium levels back down, then very slowly bringing them back up again. However, this treatment isn’t always effective for all people with CPM.