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Chapter 9 - Symptomatic Management

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  10 February 2021

Carlos A. Perez ,
Andrew Smith  and
Flavia Nelson
By
Carlos A. Pérez
Carlos A. Perez
Affiliation:
University of Texas, Houston
Andrew Smith
Affiliation:
OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, USA
Flavia Nelson
Affiliation:
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
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Summary

Symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) vary considerably from person to person and change over time. Most of these symptoms can be alleviated, but very few can be eliminated completely. Not all symptoms associated with MS are directly related to inflammation of the central nervous system. Although treatment of the disease itself is of major importance, treatment of secondary symptoms is equally important, as failure to do so can compromise quality of life for both patients and their families. In this chapter, we discuss the most common MS-related symptoms and their management. It is important to keep in mind that all treatments used have the potential for side effects. For some symptoms, nondrug approaches are the best initial approach to treatment. Potential difficulties associated with some forms of treatment are also discussed.

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Multiple Sclerosis
A Practical Manual for Hospital and Outpatient Care
 , pp. 157 - 176
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2021

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