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Relapse MS (exacerbation) Report
An exacerbation of MS (also known as a relapse, attack, or flare-up) causes new symptoms or the worsening of old symptoms. It can be very mild or severe enough to interfere with a person’s ability to function at home and at work.
What we've learned from patients who report Relapse MS (exacerbation)
Symptom severities
|
Severe
|
9 |  |
|---|---|---|
|
Moderate
|
22 |  |
|
Mild
|
33 |  |
|
None
|
69 |  |
What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Relapse MS (exacerbation)
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 72 |  |
|
| Solu-Medrol | 62 | |
|
| Steroid IV Infusion | 53 | |
|
| Solu-Medrol Infusion | 37 | |
|
| Methylprednisolone | 27 | |
|
| Methylprednisolone Infusion | 19 | |
|
| Methylprednisolone Dose Pack | 11 | |
|
| Acthar Gel, H.P. | 11 | |
|
| Novantrone | 6 | |
|
| Plasmapheresis | 6 | |
|
| Dexamethasone | 5 | |
|
| Decadron | 5 | |
|
| Medrol DosePak | 4 | |
|
| oral steroids | 4 | |
|
| Rituxan | 3 | |
|
| Physical Therapy (PT) | 3 | |
|
| MRI Brain and Cervical Spine | 2 | |
|
| Gammaglobulin (IVIg) | 2 | |
|
| MRI follow up scan | 2 | |
|
| ACTH | 2 | |
|
| Tysabri | 2 | |
|
| Copaxone | 2 | |
|
| Hydrocortisone | 1 | |
|
| Depo-Medrol | 1 | |
|
| Privigin | 1 | |
|
| Rebif | 1 | |
|
| Deltasone | 1 | |
|
| Methotrexate | 1 | |
|
| Walker | 1 | |
|
| Handicap/Disability Parking Permit | 1 | |
Report created on May 25, 2012.