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Multiple sclerosis symptom management.

Adrienne R Boissy1, Jeffrey A Cohen

  • 1Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Mellen Center U-10, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA. boissya@ccf.org

Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics
|September 18, 2007
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) management focuses on early treatment to prevent disability. Effective symptom management, often requiring a multidisciplinary approach, is crucial for maintaining quality of life in patients with MS.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a leading cause of nontraumatic disability in young adults.
  • Early treatment aims to prevent long-term disability, but current therapies are only partially effective.
  • Patients frequently experience diverse neurologic symptoms impacting daily life.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline general principles for managing symptoms in multiple sclerosis.
  • To emphasize the importance of symptom management for quality of life.
  • To highlight the role of a multidisciplinary team in MS care.

Main Methods:

  • This is a review article.
  • It synthesizes general principles of symptom management in MS.
  • Focuses on the impact of symptoms on patient performance and quality of life.

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Main Results:

  • Current disease-modifying therapies for MS are not fully effective.
  • Neurologic symptoms significantly impact social, occupational, and physical functioning.
  • Effective symptom management is essential for maintaining quality of life.

Conclusions:

  • Symptom management is a critical component of comprehensive multiple sclerosis care.
  • A multidisciplinary team approach is often required for effective symptom management.
  • Addressing symptoms is key to improving the overall well-being of MS patients.