I do not qualify for the everyday injections that a primary MS patient self induces. The Neurologist suggested a procedure which has been used for years for MS patients like myself which may work or not. An IV of cortisone is administered to me in a hospital 3 straight days in a row. Then once a month after those 3, I go in for an IV. I am seriously concerned about the side effects of cortisone though I do not know if I am allergic to it because I never been on cortisone before. Is MS considered an "inflamatory" disease and known to be treated by cortisone in this manner or procedure?
Cortisone - I was diagnosed with "secondary Multiple Sclerosis" by a Neurologist.?
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- 3+ months ago by grchaps
- Topics:
- multiple sclerosis, cortisone
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Corticosteroids are prescribed to patients during a MS relapse to reduce its severity and duration. They can ease the inflammation at affected sites. Corticosteroids treat the symptoms of MS not the cause. MS is an auto-immune disease, its symptoms include inflammation. (Hope that answers your question?)
You may find these sites useful.
http://www.ms-gateway.com/treating-ms/ms-therapies/cortisone-treatment-135.htm
http://www.drugs.com/cg/multiple-sclerosis.html
