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Multiple Sclerosis Sore Tongue
MS; Demyelinating disease
Treatment
There is no known cure for multiple sclerosis at this time. However, there are therapies that may slow the disease. The goal of treatment is to control symptoms and help you maintain a normal quality of life.
Medications used to slow the progression of multiple sclerosis are taken on a long-term basis, they include:
- Interferons (Avonex, Betaseron, or Rebif), glatiramer acetate (Copaxone), mitoxantrone (Novantrone), and natalizumab (Tysabri)
- Fingoli...
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Multiple Sclerosis: Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Muscle biopsy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis: Next Steps
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
When To Call A Professional Call your doctor immediately if you have symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Prognosis A minority of those with multiple... Read more »
Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis: Sharing the News
The months or years of mystery have been solved. In many ways, you feel relief at having been given the diagnosis at last. MS...multiple... Read more »
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