Relapse Management in Multiple Sclerosis
@article{Thrower2009RelapseMI, title={Relapse Management in Multiple Sclerosis}, author={Ben W Thrower}, journal={The Neurologist}, year={2009}, volume={15}, pages={1-5} }
Relapses, exacerbations, and attacks are synonymous for new or worsened neurologic symptoms that are the hallmark of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Management of relapses is not always straightforward. The clinician must distinguish between true relapses, symptom fluctuation, and pseudo-relapses. Risks and benefits of treating a relapse must be considered. Once the decision to treat is made, most clinicians would pursue a course of corticosteroids. Consensus may end there, as there is… CONTINUE READING
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