There is currently no treatment that can cure multiple sclerosis. However, drugs that slow the progression of the disease and provide relief from symptoms available.
Currently the most effective treatment, the so-called ABC-treatment should be to prevent recurrent demyelination and control are. In ABC, A stands for Avonex, Betaseron B stands for / Betaferon and C stands for Copaxone. While A and B types of beta-interferon, another CopexoneDrugs.
Although these treatments do not promise a complete cure, their effectiveness in slowing the progress and the reduction of relapse was seen. In relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis, the number of relapses and their severity by 25 percent or more reduced and the burden of injury can also get a 70 percent or more.
Steroids can also be used to relieve the symptoms of multiple sclerosis progress. They influence cell protein synthesis and as a result ofProduction of immune response against the myelin sheath.
Some of the immunosuppressive drugs used, azathioprine, cyclosporine, methotrexate and cyclophosphamide. The drugs are used in cases of altered sensation such as ibuprofen and aspirin, while in case of shock, the use of botulinum toxin and isoniazid. Other drugs are commonly prescribed muscle relaxants and drugs to combat fatigue.
Some new therapies are currently being tested in the field of research or testing. ThisNatalizumab and include Alemtuzab (generic name), among others.
Some patients with MS also tend to resort to alternative medicine such as homeopathy, acupuncture, acupressure and physiotherapy. The results of these treatments are many and there is no conclusive evidence that these treatments have a positive effect on patients with multiple sclerosis.