Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Options

Treating MS early is one key to helping slow the progression of your MS. But the success of your multiple sclerosis treatment really depends on your commitment to taking your treatment consistently as prescribed.

Whether you're deciding on a first treatment plan or trying to evaluate whether your current therapy is still working for you, there are several MS treatment options available.

Work with your healthcare team to choose a treatment plan that works best for your lifestyle and the specific type of MS you have.

Self-Administered MS Treatment

Several MS treatment options offer you the flexibility to take them by yourself, whether by giving yourself an injection or taking an oral MS pill. How often you have to take the medication varies depending on the specific treatment.

Nurse-Administered MS Treatment

For some people with MS, the chosen course of therapy is one that must be administered by medical personnel. Infusion therapies are generally given less frequently than self-administered therapies. But they do require the supervision of a healthcare professional, typically in an infusion center or a doctor's office.

MS Symptom-Specific Therapy

You may experience different types of MS symptoms and there are treatments commonly used to manage these symptoms. There is a therapy approved to improve walking-speed in MS. Please work with your healthcare team to determine if adding a particular treatment to your current medications could benefit you.

Supporting MS Therapies

Physical therapy and speech therapy can provide special exercises and techniques to help people with MS navigate the specific problems they face every day. Occupational therapists can teach different techniques for getting around physical disabilities. Mental health therapists and support groups help people with MS cope with depression, anxiety, and stress.