🧠 Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Commonly prescribed medications, what to avoid, and lifestyle guidance

📋 Overview

MS is an autoimmune disease attacking the myelin sheath protecting nerve fibers. Disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) slow progression.

💊 Commonly Prescribed Medications

Reduces relapse rate by 30%. Injection.

Daily or 3x weekly injection. Well tolerated.

Oral twice daily. Take with food to reduce flushing.

Natalizumab (Tysabri)High-efficacy Biologic

Monthly IV infusion. Highly effective. Requires JC virus monitoring.

Ocrelizumab (Ocrevus)High-efficacy Biologic

IV every 6 months. Only DMT approved for both relapsing and primary progressive MS.

🚫 What to Avoid

Heat worsens MS symptoms temporarily. Smoking worsens MS progression significantly.

🥗 Lifestyle Tips

Regular exercise, vitamin D supplementation, cooling strategies in hot weather, energy conservation.

📋 Important Note

Starting high-efficacy DMT early gives better long-term outcomes. MS fatigue is neurological — treat it actively.