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MS Medications

MS Medications

Disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) can prevent acute MS attacks, or relapses, and slow the progression of the disease, thereby preventing physical and cognitive disability. Other drugs, primarily corticosteroids, are used to help control severe symptoms during relapses.

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What Happens if Multiple Sclerosis Goes Untreated?

What Happens if Multiple Sclerosis Goes Untreated?

n many chronic conditions, the way the disease will progress over months or years is relatively predictable. That’s not the case with multiple sclerosis (MS); while some people with the disease may be only mildly impacted over years or even decades, others may lose their ability to walk, speak, or swallow over time. And many are affected cognitively, meaning their ability to think, focus, and remember may be impaired, making it difficult to hold down a job.

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Multiple sclerosis drug could reverse physical symptoms

Multiple sclerosis drug could reverse physical symptoms

A drug that treats relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis – a form of multiple sclerosis that accounts for around 85 percent of people with the condition – has been revealed to reverse some of the damage caused by the disease. This revelation may have implications for future therapeutic strategies for people with the neurological disease.

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What Is Highly Effective Treatment for MS?

Posted on December 30, 2021  (20) (81) (15)   Medically reviewed byAmit M. Shelat, D.O. Article written byBrooke Dulka, Ph.D. Highly effective (HE) disease-modifying treatments (DMTs) can help slow progression of multiple sclerosis (MS) and reduce...

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On the Horizon: The Future of MS Treatments

By Benjamin Segal, MD, as told to Kara Mayer Robinson We’ve come a long way in treating MS -- it’s been one of the biggest success stories in medicine. Over the last 20 years, there has been a revolution in drugs that change the course of the disease, particularly...

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I Have What?

I Have What?

Why am I telling my story, because other MS patients share some of these views with me. Why me, and where do I go Next. This disease is a family disease. I do not mean a hereditary disease but a disease that affects the family and true friends. How do they act around...
My letter to me!

My letter to me!

By Ed XXXXX Hi  Many letters start this way with the words “Where to begin”. I think mine should definitely start that way. I was 16 when I was diagnosed with MS. Back in 1974 MS was not a very well known disease (okay let’s do the math 2015-1974 means I’ve had...
Here is my story!

Here is my story!

I was first diagnosed about 13 yrs ago. I’ve lost a lot in the process. My marriage is being tested every day, My MS has progressed in ways that I didn’t see coming. I’m turning 50 this year and I’m scared about my future. I don’t know...
Here is my letter to self- Dear Self,

Here is my letter to self- Dear Self,

My letter to me By L XXXXXHi-Ok…where oh where to begin?I recently read a word-Confidence. It was on a sign. Where is my confidence? It is hidden somewhere. Buried deep somewhere. I need to dig it up, and shake the dirt off, and put it to use. Daily.Then I read a...
I HAVE WHAT????

I HAVE WHAT????

Why am I telling my story, because other MS patients share some of these views with me. Why me, and where do I go Next. This disease is a family disease. I do not mean a hereditary disease but a disease that affects the family and true friends. How do they act around...
Preferred Reading materials

Preferred Reading materials

Born without arms or legs, Nick Vujicic overcame his disabilities to live an independent, rich, fulfilling, and “ridiculously good” life while serving as a role model for anyone seeking true happiness. Now an internationally successful motivational speaker, Nick...