Treatment
Though MS cannot be cured, it is vital to try to slow the progession of the disease through treatment. Patients are given the option to begin use of a disease-modifying drug. Additionally, patients may be given steroid treatments during relapse periods.
Alternative Treatment
About 60 percent of all MS patients will try an alternative treatment at some point. Some of these methods include…
CCSVI
Chronic Cerebro-Spinal Venous Insufficiency Surgery, or CCSVI, is a controversial surgical procedure. The theory is that MS is caused by blood-flow problems in the…
Disease-Modifying Drugs
The advent of disease modifying drugs made MS a treatable condition. These drugs include beta (Betaseron), alpha (Avonex, Rebif) and glatiramer (Copaxone).
Injectable Medications
Injectable MS medications are used to treat especially acute or severe cases of MS.
New Treatments
Several different new MS treatments are currently being investigated. Some of these treatments include cannabinoids, a compound found in marijuana; estrogen; T-Cell…
Steroids for Relapses
Using corticosteroids are the mainstay treatment for a relapse in MS. Steroids help to reduce inflammation in the central…
Supplements and Vitamins
Theories exist vitamins and supplements can be used to help treatment MS, including that Vitamin D levels can be tied to MS. Other vitamins and supplements that could…
Symptom Management
Managing the symptoms of multiple sclerosis can be challenging, as symptoms include fatigue, spasticity and pain in lower limbs, bladder dysfunction, tremors and depression,…
Hot Topics
The list of multiple sclerosis symptoms is a lengthy and, at its worst, it can result in total disability. MS is also known to cause cognitive difficulties, anxiety and higher incidence of depression and suicide than in the general population,…
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