MS Drugs
Drugs for Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis acts on the nervous system when the body’s own immune system attacks the myelin sheaths of nerve fibers. The damaged fibers no longer transmit the body’s messages, causing a progressive disability. Although studied for over 100 years, there is still no cure for MS.
Disease Progression Control
• Aubagio (teriflunomide)
• Avonex (interferon beta-1a)
• Betaseron (interferon beta-1b)
• Copaxone (glatiramer acetate)
• Extavia (interferon beta-1b)
• Gilenya (fingolimod)
• Lemtrada (alemtuzumab)
• Novantrone (mitoxantrone)
• Plegridy (peginterferon beta-1a)
• Rebif (interferon beta-1a)
• Tecfidera (dimethyl fumarate)
• Tysabri (natalizumab)
Relapse Control
• Solu-Medrol® (methylprednisolone)
• Deltasone® (prednisone)
• H.P. Acthar Gel (ACTH)
Symptom Control
In addition to the drugs listed above, a large number of drugs are used for the control of symptoms of MS, which include muscle weakness, bladder issues, bowel issues, depression and other emotional disturbances, dizziness and vertigo, fatigue, itching, pain, sexual problems, spasticity, tremors, and walking problems.
Text & Illustrations by Kevin T. Boyd
Source: National Multiple Sclerosis Association
Acupressure for symptoms of multiple sclerosis
Although it may offer relief from symptoms, acupressure should not be considered a cure for chronic or acute conditions. Here are lists of acupressure points for Anxiety, Bioenergy > Energy, Bladder, Depression, Dizziness, Exhaustion, Fatigue, Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, Impotence, Mental Disturbance, Neuralgia, Paralysis, Rectum, Sex organs, and
Urine Control on PointFinder.org.
If this is your first time, please read the instructions. Don’t use acupressure to replace standard emergency procedures or licensed medical treatment. If you are seriously injured or have acute symptoms seek urgent medical treatment.