Management (Treatment)
Multiple sclerosis has medical, social, personal, and professional consequences. People with multiple sclerosis must learn to manage their reduced body mobility, personal space, and establish forms of communication with those around them.Multiple sclerosis cannot be treated, but medicines can reduce the intensity of the symptoms.
Treatment offered by doctors helps to improve symptoms, reduce attacks and delays disease progression. MS medications are given long-term to prevent new lesions to occur. Corticosteroid medications are also given short-term to reduce relapses. The medications have different administration methods: injectable- Avonex, Rebif, Copaxone, and orally- Aubagio and Gilenya. For further information please visit National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Patients with MS need professional psychological support because this disease also affects mental health. Antidepressants are recommended by doctors to relieve depression. Based on the severity of the disease and the patient's symptoms, doctors may recommend pain medications, muscle relaxants, medications for gastrointestinal and digestive problems, and medications for bladder control.
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Lifestyle changes, diet, and smoking cessation can prevent MS attacks.Multiple sclerosis is more severe and harder to treat in older people.
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic and unpredictable disease. MS has
different symptoms for each patient. Patients with MS need long-term
drug treatment and, depending on the severity of the disease, unlimited
medical support.
Although there is currently no cure, patients have various medical
options available to reduce symptoms and improve their quality of life.