Treatment
There is no cure for multiple sclerosis, however there are medications that reduce severity of symptoms or slow the progression of the disease.
Drugs to Slow Progression:
Drugs to Reduce severity of symptoms:
A few helpful ideas for those with multiple sclerosis:
Drugs to Slow Progression:
- Interferons (trigger protective defenses of the immune system)
- Fingolimod (decreases activity of immune cells that could cause nerve damage)
Drugs to Reduce severity of symptoms:
- Lioresal (reduces muscle spasms)
- Antidepressants
- Amantadine (for fatigue)
- Cholinergic medication (to reduce urinary problems)
A few helpful ideas for those with multiple sclerosis:
- Physical, speech, occupational therapy
- Wheelchairs, bed lifts, shower chairs (depending on severity of the disease)
- A healthy lifestyle