Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Directory
MS treatment seeks to reduce symptoms and decrease the rate of progression of the disease. Early treatment is the key to managing MS because it helps prevent irreparable damage to the nerves. Disease-modifying therapies, ongoing treatments that you will take indefinitely, and medications that treat advanced MS are the main types of medications used. Physical and occupational therapy are also usually recommended. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how MS treatments help relieve symptoms, prevent nervous system damage, and much more.
Medical Reference
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Treatment for MS Flare-Ups
If you’re going through an MS flare-up, there are several things your doctor can try to help get you through it.
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Plasmapheresis: Plasma Exchange for Multiple Sclerosis
Plasmapheresis, or plasma exchange, is a way to 'clean' your blood. People with relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS) can use this treatment to remove antibodies and manage flares.
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Controlling Muscle Spasms from Multiple Sclerosis
One of the most common symptoms of MS is muscle spasms and stiffness. Learn how to control muscle spasms and relieve muscle stiffness caused by multiple sclerosis.
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Managing the Tremors of Multiple Sclerosis
Many people with multiple sclerosis experience some form of tremor, or uncontrollable shaking. Here are some common types of tremors and their causes and treatments.
Features
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Multiple Sclerosis: Importance of Early Treatment
Today experts agree that new disease-modifying drugs can change the course of MS.
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Does Food Affect Multiple Sclerosis?
Does your diet affect your MS? While no food cures it or causes it, you’ll want to know what the research shows about nutrition and multiple sclerosis.
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Get Relief From Your Multiple Sclerosis Pain
Find out how you can ease pain from multiple sclerosis, including OTC drugs, muscle relaxants, and methods like biofeedback and cognitive behavioral therapy.
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How will I know if my Multiple Sclerosis medication is working?
How will I know if my Multiple Sclerosis medication is working?
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Exploring Advances in MS Treatments
Emerging data offers hope that more effective treatments for Multiple Sclerosis could be just around the corner.
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MS Profile: One Man's Struggle
While treatment can stabilize a person's MS, there is much the disease can take away.
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MS Profile: A Young Mother's Story
Pregnancy seems to slow the advance of MS in some women.
Slideshows & Images
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Slideshow: Ways to Treat Multiple Sclerosis
Find out how medicine and lifestyle changes can help you manage the symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS).
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Slideshow: A Visual Guide to Multiple Sclerosis
Learn more from this WebMD slideshow about multiple sclerosis, or MS -- its cause, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and other facts.