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Treatment

• Introduction
• Introduction to MS
• MS treatments
  • Intro to MS treatments
  • Interferons
  • Avonex
  • Betaferon
  • Rebif
  • Glatiramer acetate
  • Copaxone
  • Natalizumab
  • Tysabri
  • Treatment of relapses
  • Risk-sharing scheme
  • Progressive MS
• Positive approach
• Newly diagnosed?
• Relative with MS
• Links
• Principles of treatment

A positive approach to life with Multiple Sclerosis

Despite the great strides achieved in the understanding of MS, the cause of the disease is not yet fully understood. Nor are there yet treatments that can cure MS. Fortunately, there are therapies, the disease-modifying treatments (DMTs) which can be self administered or given by infusion, that can help people manage their symptoms and delay the progression of disability.

Advances in research are occurring at a faster rate than ever before and continue to add to our understanding of how MS originates and progresses. It is this constant quest for knowledge that will guide us to the next generation of treatments and hopefully one day, a cure.

A person with MS who takes a proactive approach can better manage the impact of the disease and ultimately the quality of his or her life.

There are also many ways to help yourself. A balanced diet, plenty of sleep and avoidance of stressful situations are just a few of the things that can greatly improve your standard of life. Certain complementary therapies have also helped many people cope with their symptoms.

There are plenty of tips and information on living positively with MS throughout this website. We also provide sources of support and information about drugs and other therapies.

A Pathway Through MS: Understanding and Treating your MS

This video programme has been developed to help people with MS to better understand their condition and the various treatment options that are currently available. Separate sections of the video appear on other pages of this website.

This section of the video looks to the future and shows how two people affected by MS manage their symptoms.

Points covered in this part of the video:

• DMTs used in MS should be seen as a long-term commitment.
• In order to benefit fully from DMTs, it is important that they are taken regularly and in the way they are prescribed.
• Experiencing a relapse while on therapy does not necessarily mean that the treatment has stopped working.
• Many people with MS lead full and active lives and treatment becomes a minor part of their daily routine.

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