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Treatment, Prognosis, Prevention

Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:59 am


Treatment

Treatment for multiple sclerosis varies. The goals of treatment are to improve the quality of life by relieving symptoms caused by exacerbations (called palliative treatment), slowing the course of the disease as much as possible, and providing psychological support.

In general, starting treatment early in the course of the disease and continuing treatment indefinitely is thought to provide the most benefit. Health care providers and patients should make treatment decisions t...Read the full article

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