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This table shows our knowledge of MS over the years and how we treated it, as well as estimated survival rates for each period:
1890's - caused by the suppression of sweat; treated with herbs & bed rest;
life expectancy after diagnosis was 5 years. 1910's - caused by an unknown blood toxin; treated with purgatives &
stimulants; life expectancy after diagnosis was 10 years. 1940's - caused by blood clots & poor circulation; treated with drugs that
improve circulation; life expectancy after diagnosis was 18 years. 1960's - caused by allergic reaction; treated with vitamins & antihistamines;
life expectancy after diagnosis was 25 years. 1996 - caused by autoimmune reaction possibly linked to virus; treated
with corticosteroids & immune system regulating drugs; life expectancy after
diagnosis is essentially normal for most.
(Information courtesy of Dee at the website called firelady40.)
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What was the old treatment for multiple sclerosis?
Steroids.
How well does the treatment from/for Avonex work for multiple sclerosis?
I have been having problems with relapsing of my multiple sclerosis (MS). How well does the treatment from/of Avonex work to combat this?
What is the treatment of multiple sclerosis?
there is no cure. but there is treatment. theres therapy and injections that can be given.
Does Multiple sclerosis go away?
Unfortunately, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a permanent disease.
What has the author Randall T Schapiro written?
Randall T. Schapiro has written: 'Managing the Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis' 'Symptom management in multiple sclerosis' -- subject(s): Multiple sclerosis, Palliative treatment, Popular works, Therapy
What is a progressive autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation that causes demyelination?
Multiple sclerosis
What are the various therapies for multiple sclerosis?
Treatment for multiple sclerosis consists of treating the symptoms and preventing permanent damage. Teatments may include medications, physical and occupational therapy and experimental therapies.
Any other names given for multiple sclerosis?
Multiple Sclerosis is the scientific name. MS causes many scars on the tissues of the nervous system, and so the name Multiple Sclerosis. The word sclerosis is derived from the Greek word skleros, which means hard.
What has the author Michel Geffard written?
Michel Geffard has written: 'Multiple sclerosis' -- subject(s): Multiple sclerosis, Multiple Sclerosis
What disease did Michelle Obama's father have?
multiple sclerosis
What has the author William A Sheremata written?
William A. Sheremata has written: '100 questions & answers about multiple sclerosis' -- subject(s): Multiple sclerosis '100 questions and answers about multiple sclerosis' -- subject(s): Miscellanea, Multiple sclerosis, Popular works, Popular Works, Multiple Sclerosis
Is multiple sclerosis an autoimmune disorder?
Yes it is. There is no cure, only treatment but you can have long periods in between flare ups.
