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  • Neurology
  • Immunology
  • Environmental Health

Background:

  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune CNS disease with genetic and environmental influences.
  • Early childhood self-medication is a potential environmental factor implicated in MS development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between self-medication practices before age 15 and the risk of developing multiple sclerosis.
  • To differentiate the impact of various drug classes and supplements on MS risk.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study involving 469 MS patients and 260 healthy controls from the Azeri community.
  • Data collected via a comprehensive questionnaire on childhood self-medication history.
  • Statistical analysis using the chi-square test to compare drug usage patterns between groups.

Main Results:

  • MS patients showed significantly higher use of corticosteroids, analgesics, and hypnotics before age 15.
  • Healthy controls reported more frequent use of iron/calcium supplements, antihistamines, acetaminophen, antibiotics, and adult cold medications.
  • No significant differences in the use of multivitamins, vitamin D, or NSAIDs were found between groups.

Conclusions:

  • Unsupervised use of corticosteroids and hypnotics in early childhood may elevate MS risk.
  • Common supplements and over-the-counter medications might have a protective association with MS.
  • Emphasizing responsible drug use and regulation in childhood is crucial for MS prevention.