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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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Better Sleep Often Means Less Chronic Pain
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...of hours in front of a computer monitor, as many researchers feel the light from the screen... Read more »

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The Best Medication for Chronic Low Back Pain
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...opioids for low back was considered a challenge by the researchers.  However, recent reviews of... Read more »

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Epilepsy: Treatment
...by periods of consciousness) are anti-anxiety drugs known as benzodiazepines. They include diazepam (Valium, Diastat) or lorazepam (Ativan). These drugs are available in the following... Read more »
Back Pain and Sciatica: Medications and Alternative Treatments
...xylocaine or bupivacaine may help some patients, although studies on their benefits are mixed.Botulinum. Researchers are investigating whether injections of botulinum toxin (Botox) in the lower... Read more »
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Medications
...(Alpha-Blockers)General Guidelines for Alpha-Blockers.Alpha-adrenergic antagonists, commonly called alpha-blockers, were originally used to treat high blood pressure. They are prescribed for BPH... Read more »
Multiple Sclerosis: Drug Treatment
...many cases, after switching drugs, NAb levels decline and the patient may be able to return to the original interferon.Glatiramer AcetateGlatiramer acetate (Copaxone) formerly called Cop-1 or... Read more »
Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Causes
...Abnormalities in the Brain. Other research suggests that neurologic abnormalities involved with RLS and PLMD originate in the brain. A variety of studies support the hypothesis that an imbalance... Read more »

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