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What sort of drugs are there?

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Birmingham, UK

I'm waiting but finally got MS nurse in june

May 27, 2025
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My neurologist gave me a list of DMTs she thought would work best for me. She went over pros and cons of each and let me decide. I don't take one now. I mostly just take Tylenol arthritis.

May 28, 2025
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Hi @SarahThompson
Medication will depend very much on your MS and symptoms. I’ve had MS for over 20 years, in that time I was on a DMT (betaferon) for several years and various pain meds which have been adjusted according to symptoms. While on DMT I had no relapses. It was stopped by my neurologist when I became secondary progressive - now stable and only small new lesions. There are now more options, especially DMTs, so discuss your individual symptoms with your MS nurse and if you are eligible for a DMT request appointment to see neurologist.
Good luck with your MS nurse, I have had a few over the years and they are wonderful!

May 28, 2025
A MyMSTeam Member

There may be less choice in the UK.

May 28, 2025
MyMSTeam

There are several types of medications available for treating MS. The main category is disease-modifying therapies (DMTs), which help alter the course of MS and reduce relapses. Over the past 20 years, more than 25 DMTs have been approved by the FDA.

Some medications are given as infusions, including Lemtrada (alemtuzumab) Show Full Answer

There are several types of medications available for treating MS. The main category is disease-modifying therapies (DMTs), which help alter the course of MS and reduce relapses. Over the past 20 years, more than 25 DMTs have been approved by the FDA.

Some medications are given as infusions, including Lemtrada (alemtuzumab), Tysabri (natalizumab), and Ocrevus (ocrelizumab). Each has different dosing schedules - for example, some are given every 6 months while others have specific initial dosing patterns. There are also medications that help manage specific MS symptoms. These include NSAIDs like ibuprofen for pain and inflammation, though these should be used carefully with certain DMTs. Anti-seizure medications like gabapentin may be prescribed for neuropathic pain.

New treatments are also being studied, including neuroprotective agents that may help protect nerve cells and remyelination therapies that could promote repair of damaged myelin. Your MS nurse will be able to discuss which options might be most appropriate for your specific situation.

May 27, 2025

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