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Ucla Physical Therapy Multiple Sclerosis
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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From Our Sources
Exercise with Rest Breaks Helps Patients with Multiple Scleros...
New research suggests that patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) are able to exercise for longer periods of time when they take intermittent rest... Read more »
Multiple Sclerosis: Drug Treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Multiple Sclerosis: Lifestyle Changes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Multiple Sclerosis: Diagnosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The goals of treatment for multiple sclerosis are:Modify the disease course by reducing the number and severity of relapses (also called... Read more »
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