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What Kind Of Multiple Sclerosis Cause Deterioration Of The Brain?
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)
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Multiple sclerosis
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Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system).Alternative NamesMS; Demyelinating... Read more »
Multiple sclerosis
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MS; Demyelinating diseasePreventionReferencesCalabresi P. Multiple sclerosis and demyelinating conditions of the central nervous system. In: Goldman... Read more »
Multiple sclerosis: resources
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