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Managing MS Topic Guide

Managing MS Managing MS : It is especially important for people suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS) to avoid complications caused by other illnesses. Patients should take care to manage fitness, diet, sleep, and emotional stress to keep their immune system strong and increase quality of life.
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic nerve disease in which the body's own immune system attacks the myelin sheath insulating the nerve fibers and the nerves themselves, interrupting the electro-chemical current between the brain and body parts. This causes symptoms like incontinence, fatigue, incoordination, mood swings, numbness, and a host of other debilitating problems. Multiple sclerosis can be treated, but there is no cure for the disease.

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Managing MS Topic Guide - Medications and Vitamins

Medications:

fingolimod Fingolimod

Fingolimod is an immunosuppressant that is used to treat relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS) in adults and children who are at least 10 years old. This medica...learn more »

natalizumab Natalizumab

Natalizumab is a monoclonal antibody that affects the actions of the body's immune system. Monoclonal antibodies are made to target and destroy only certain...learn more »

interferon beta-1a Interferon Beta-1a

Interferon beta-1a is made from human proteins. Interferons help the body fight viral infections...learn more »

dantrolene (oral) Dantrolene (oral)

Dantrolene is a muscle relaxer...learn more »