Multiple Sclerosis Avonex
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
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Prevention
There is no way to prevent multiple sclerosis.
Treatment
There is no cure for multiple sclerosis. There are two types of treatments: those that modify the immune system to suppress the disease, and those that improve the symptoms.
The following treatments improve some of these symptoms of multiple sclerosis:
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Fatigue - Feelings of overwhelming exhaustion are common in people with multiple sclerosis, and can be improved with a variety of medications including ...
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From Our Sources
Multiple sclerosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
MS; Demyelinating diseaseTreatmentThere is no known cure for multiple sclerosis at this time. However, there are therapies that may slow the disease.... Read more »
Multiple Sclerosis: Highlights
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
What Is Multiple Sclerosis?Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system. MS is thought to be an autoimmune... Read more »
Multiple Sclerosis: Diagnosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Multiple Sclerosis: Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Avonex IM Uses and How to Use
Source: FirstDatabank Drug
Generic Name: INTERFERON BETA 1A - INJECTIONPronounced: (in-ter-FEER-on BAY-tuh)Avonex IM Uses This medication is used to treat multiple sclerosis... Read more »
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