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Treatments Reported by Patients with MS (Multiple Sclerosis)

40.4% of the 27,700 patients with MS (Multiple Sclerosis) report taking at least one of these treatments to modify their disease or manage its symptoms.

Treatment # Patients
Glatiramer acetate (Copaxone) 3444 12% Glatiramer acetate (Copaxone): 12%
Baclofen (Mylan Baclofen, Miorel...) 2517 9% Baclofen (Mylan Baclofen, Miorel...): 9%
Interferon beta-1a SubQ injection (Rebif) 1877 7% Interferon beta-1a SubQ injection (Rebif): 7%
Interferon beta-1a IM Injection (Avonex, Avonex Prefilled Syringe) 1520 5% Interferon beta-1a IM Injection (Avonex, Avonex Prefilled Syringe): 5%
Natalizumab (Tysabri, Antegren) 1405 5% Natalizumab (Tysabri, Antegren): 5%
Modafinil (Provigil, Modiodal...) 1314 5% Modafinil (Provigil, Modiodal...): 5%
Interferon beta-1b SubQ Injection (Betaseron, Betaferon...) 994 4% Interferon beta-1b SubQ Injection (Betaseron, Betaferon...): 4%
Dalfampridine (4-AP extended release) (Ampyra) 706 3% Dalfampridine (4-AP extended release) (Ampyra): 3%
Fingolimod (Gilenya) 290 1% Fingolimod (Gilenya): 1%
Mitoxantrone (Novantrone) 70 0% Mitoxantrone (Novantrone): 0%

Community Treatment Reports

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787 Prescription Drugs
Treatment # of Patients
Glatiramer acetate (Copaxone) 3444
Baclofen (Mylan Baclofen, Miorel...) 2517
Interferon beta-1a SubQ injection (Rebif) 1877
Gabapentin (Neurontin, Ratio-Gabapentin...) 1739
Interferon beta-1a IM Injection (Avonex, Avonex Prefilled Syringe) 1520

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165 Over the Counter Drugs
Treatment # of Patients
Ibuprofen 770
Aspirin 376
Acetaminophen (Paracetamol) 283
Naproxen OTC 122
Stool Softener 120

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889 Supplements
Treatment # of Patients
Vitamin D 1666
Omega 3 Fish Oil 1062
Multivitamins 941
Vitamin B 459
Calcium 452

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46 Physical Therapy
Treatment # of Patients
Physical Therapy (PT) 335
Massage Therapy 145
Chiropractic 87
Deep Tissue Massage 44
Physiotherapy 39

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160 Equipment
Treatment # of Patients
Walking Stick/Cane 1376
Walker 459
Motorized scooter/chair 305
Eyeglasses 298
Wheelchair (manual) 275

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126 Procedures
Treatment # of Patients
MRI 808
Lumbar Puncture 236
Blood test 209
Acupuncture 106
Blood Pressure 97

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85 Lifestyle Modifications
Treatment # of Patients
Handicap/Disability Parking Permit 1510
Heat avoidance 449
Naps 280
Diet and exercise 111
Avoid Alcohol 104

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4 Psychotherapy
Treatment # of Patients
Individual Therapy 160
Peer Support Group 22
Couples/Family Therapy 8
Group Therapy 6

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91 Exercises
Treatment # of Patients
Physical Exercise 380
Yoga 215
Stretching 188
Walking 166
Swimming and weightlifting 112

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93 Nutrition/Diets
Treatment # of Patients
Water 271
Avoid aspartame (sweetener) 99
Juice, fresh veg and fruit 86
Avoid MSG 80
Diet 76

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21 Surgeries
Treatment # of Patients
Surgery 12
Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) 11
Cervical Spine Fusion 3
Hand Surgery 3
Colostomy 2

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15 Complementary and Alternative Medicines
Treatment # of Patients
Acupressure 4
Arnica Gel Rub On 2
Moxibustion Heat Therapy 2
AcuEnergetics 1
BIRM 1

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92 Others
Treatment # of Patients
Prayer 270
Pets 189
Attitude 159
Listen to Music 151
Cannabis 146

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