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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
23
Moderate
41
Mild
45
None
107

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Relapse MS (exacerbation)

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Relapse MS (exacerbation)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Prednisone 76   Prednisone: 70%
Solu-Medrol 69   Solu-Medrol: 63%
Steroid IV Infusion 61   Steroid IV Infusion: 56%
Solu-Medrol Infusion 60   Solu-Medrol Infusion: 55%
Methylprednisolone 34   Methylprednisolone: 31%
Methylprednisolone Infusion 23   Methylprednisolone Infusion: 21%
Acthar Gel, H.P. 18   Acthar Gel, H.P.: 17%
Methylprednisolone Dose Pack 14   Methylprednisolone Dose Pack: 13%
Medrol DosePak 8   Medrol DosePak: 7%
Dexamethasone 7   Dexamethasone: 6%
Plasmapheresis 6   Plasmapheresis: 6%
Novantrone 6   Novantrone: 6%
Decadron 5   Decadron: 5%
oral steroids 4   oral steroids: 4%
Physical Therapy (PT) 3   Physical Therapy (PT): 3%
Tysabri 3   Tysabri: 3%
Rituxan 3   Rituxan: 3%
ACTH 2   ACTH: 2%
Intravenous Immuno Globulin IVIg 2   Intravenous Immuno Globulin IVIg: 2%
Copaxone 2   Copaxone: 2%
MRI Brain and Cervical Spine 2   MRI Brain and Cervical Spine: 2%
Gammaglobulin (IVIg) 2   Gammaglobulin (IVIg): 2%
MRI follow up scan 2   MRI follow up scan: 2%
Celestone Soluspan 1   Celestone Soluspan: 1%
Pregabalin 1   Pregabalin: 1%
Walker 1   Walker: 1%
Interferon beta-1a SubQ injection 1   Interferon beta-1a SubQ injection: 1%
Doctor Visit 1   Doctor Visit: 1%
Ditropan 1   Ditropan: 1%
Natalizumab 1   Natalizumab: 1%

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