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All About Multiple Sclerosis, Third Edition

Written by: Susan Wells Courtney

Edited by: Jack Burks, M.D., Andrea Borkowski, Peter Damiri, Cindy Richman

Copyright © Multiple Sclerosis Association of America, 2002, 2003, 2006. All rights reserved. This booklet is protected by copyright. No part of it may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission from MSAA.

The information in this booklet is not to be used to determine medical treatments, drug therapies, dosages, or changes in lifestyle for a particular individual. MSAA does not endorse any product, brand, or treatment. People with MS should always seek medical care through a qualified physician.

Those affiliated with this booklet and MSAA cannot be held responsible for any unintentional errors in the writing of this booklet, or changes in information that may occur, possibly affecting certain details of an explanation, assumption, or treatment.

Table Of Contents


What is Multiple Sclerosis?

Who Gets MS?

What are the Symptoms of MS?

Common Types of MS

MS Diagnosis

Treating Exacerbations with Steroids

Approved Long-Term Treatments

Treating Early

Administration and Side Effects

Five Approved Long-Term Treatments for MS

Looking Ahead

References


Last Updated: Monday, November 05, 2007