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Health Encyclopedia: Multiple Sclerosis Treating The Complications

Treating the Complications


Fatigue

Fatigue affects at least two-thirds of patients. It is among the most disabling problems in MS and is difficult to treat. Treating any problem (depression, hypothyroidism) that may be causing fatigue is important. Aerobic exercise programs scheduled early in the day have been helpful for patients who can participate. Preventing overheating can improve fatigue.

Modafinil (Provigil, Alertec) is a promising drug that promotes long-lasting wakefulness and is currently...

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Alcoholism: Treatment for Alcohol Withdrawal
...withdrawal symptoms, help prevent progression to delirium tremens, and reduce the risk for seizures. Long-acting drugs, such as chlordiazepoxide (Libritabs, Librium), oxazepam (Serax), and... Read more »
Back Pain and Sciatica: Medications and Alternative Treatments
...indomethacin (Indocin).Topical NSAIDs delivered in gels, creams, or patches do not appear to provide any long-term benefits in reducing arthritic pain. A review of clinical trial data, published... Read more »
Anxiety Disorders: Medications
...symptoms. The benzodiazepine can then be withdrawn, and the antidepressant, with its negligible chance for long-term abuse, is continued.No one should become disheartened if one drug treatment... Read more »
Epilepsy: Treatment
...of hospitalization, and may even prove to be an alternative to drug therapy among children with prolonged or repetitive seizures.Treatment of Status EpilepticusThe treatment goals of status... Read more »
Insomnia: Diagnosis
...other sleep disorders. For example, the doctor may ask:How would you describe your sleep problem?How long have you had the sleep problem?How long does it take to fall asleep?How many times a week... Read more »

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