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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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Serotonin Syndrome
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert

...recently. But if you, or someone you know, take certain types of antidepressants, you need to... Read more »

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Anxiety Medications: Ativan
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...addition, withdrawal can occur when stopping this type of medication. Tapering off the... Read more »

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Benzodiazepines, Are They Safe?
By Dr. Diana L Walcutt , Health Expert

...for anxiety, panic, stress, sleep, seizures, some types of tremors, and for sedative-hypnotics... Read more »

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Sex While Sleeping
By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...sleepwalkers. It can be treated with drugs such as Valium, or, even in some cases, with... Read more »

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Coping with Disinhibited and Inappropriate Sexual Behavior
By Christine Kennard , Health Expert

...that includes people who have dementia and other types of brain damage or injury. It is the way... Read more »

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Reversible Dementias
In my previous article I discussed five types of dementias which can occur during the elder years. In this article, I will look at certain conditions that can cause dementia-like symptoms in the... Read more »
Transformed Migraine Related To Sleep Problems
...issues have been linked with headaches and Migraine for more than 100 years, information about the types and prevalence of specific sleep problems in adults with transformed Migraine (TM) has... Read more »
Back Pain and Sciatica: Medications and Alternative Treatments
...nervous system. They are the most powerful medications available for the management of pain.There are two types of narcotics:Opiates are derived from natural opium such as morphine and... Read more »
Anxiety Disorders: Medications
...if one drug treatment fails. Another may prove to be very effective, even it is a drug of a similar type. Drug combinations should be tried if a single drug and cognitive-behavior therapy has... Read more »
Barbiturate intoxication and overdose
...prescribed. Do not exceed the prescribed dose. Never mix barbiturates with heroin (or other opiates), valium, benzodiazepines, or alcohol of any kind. Read more »

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