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=Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis =

There is no actual "cure" for MS, but scientists are hard at work, and have developed drugs to help patients cope with MS. Until the cause of MS is found, it is most likely that a cure will not appear. Although there is no cure, there are a lot of treatments that can help the patient reduce the severity or length of a relapse.

1. Patients going through early stages of MS get corticosteroids which reduce the length and the severity of a relapse. This works by reducing inflammation in the nerve tissue and can be taken as pills or injected directly into a vein.

2. Patients who suffer from paralysis can use the FES (**F**unctional **E**lectrical **S**timulation) box. The FES box can help people regain movement in paralyzed muscles by sending electrical stimulation to the muscle. The FES box is placed with a pressure pad in a persons shoe. This is done so that patients can walk. The FES box is attached like so:

3. Medicine is also available, such as Beta Interferon. Beta Interferon reduces the severity and the frequency of a relapse.

4. Other methods as listed below can help relieve the symptoms temporarily - Aromatherapy - Reflexology - Music - Art - Dance - Yoga - Massage

Going to a doctor for treatment is only one way to help yourself. There are many societies and websites in the world that can help you explain it to someone. Tired of people saying you don't look sick but you ARE sick? Join websites where everyone understands how you feel. //  "It is good to know that someone else understands..." - Susan, Florida  //

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