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Wheelchair Transfer 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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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Multiple Sclerosis: Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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