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  2. Multiple sclerosis - Treatment

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    There is no known cure for multiple sclerosis, treatments can substantially improve the symptoms.

    Medication

    Corticosteroids: These are prescribed for reducing inflammation and suppress immune system.

    Methylprednisolone . Prednisone

    Interferon beta blockers: Disease progression can be slowed down.

    Copaxone . Teriflunomide . Mitoxantrone

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    Selfcare

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    Always talk to your provider before starting anything.

    • Get plenty of rest
    • Exercise
    • Healthy and balanced diet

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    Specialist

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    Neurologist : Specializes in treating diseases of the nervous system, which includes the brain, the spinal cord, and the nerves.

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    Can MS be cured naturally?
    There are many ways to naturally treat your MS — you should maintain an anti-candida diet that avoids dairy and sugar, supplement with anti-inflammatory foods such as turmeric, and make healthy everyday choices. The key to begin healing or treating a chronic condition is to make healthy lifestyle changes.
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    Diagnosis

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    One or more of these tests may be recommended by your medical provider.
    This condition can be diagnosed by clinical history and examination by an experienced neurologist. Multiple test strategies may be used to confirm.

    Common tests & procedures

    Blood test: To rule out any other disease condition.

    Spinal tap (lumbar puncture): To check the pressure in the central nervous system. This test also helps to identify Inflammation or bacterial infection.

    Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): MRI of the brain is performed to check on the MS lesions on brain and the spinal cord.

    Nerve conduction test: Assess the nerve conductivity.

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  1. No cure
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    There’s currently no cure for multiple sclerosis (MS), but there are several treatment options that can help manage it. In recent years, new medications have become available to help slow the progression of the disease and relieve symptoms.

    Multiple Sclerosis Cure: Ho…

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    Unfortunately, there is no cure for MS at this time, and an imminent cure is unlikely, says Tyler Smith, M.D., a neurologist and clinical assistant professor at NYU Langone Health in New York City. However, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic.

    How Close Are We to a Cure …

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    Although there is currently no cure for multiple sclerosis (MS), current treatments focus on limiting further damage, easing symptoms, and avoiding complications.

    Treatments for Multiple Scle…

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    Although MS has no cure, there are treatments that can be effective in slowing progression, improving symptoms, and extending periods of remission. There are many researchers and organizations working to better understand this condition and improve the lives of those it affects.

    Multiple sclerosis: The mos…

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    Multiple sclerosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo …

    Nov 1, 2024 · There is no cure for multiple sclerosis. Treatment typically focuses on speeding recovery from attacks, reducing relapses, slowing the progression of the disease and managing MS symptoms. Some people have such mild …