Treating MS

The first step in treating MS effectively is to learn as much as possible about the illness. This way, you can start to build a picture of the changes that may take place in both the short and long-term, so you can establish a realistic picture of your lifestyle today, and later on.

Medical experts generally agree that it is important to treat MS with the most effective therapy as soon as the illness has been diagnosed and confirmed¹.

What are the aims of treating MS with drugs?

The aims of drug treatment with the current means available are:

• Rapid remission of the acute symptoms of the disease and an extension of the period without disturbances before the next episode. In addition, a change should be effected in the course of the illness in that its advance and any impairment are slowed down and the frequency and severity of the attacks are reduced.
• Another aim is the treatment of special symptoms independently of the development of the disease.