The new year calls for new beginnings. New changes in lifestyles such as going to the gym more often, eating healthier and being more intentional. Regardless of how you decide to switch it up at the start of the new year, change is necessary and inevitable and it might be needed a lot more than you may think. Especially when it comes to the type of medication you take. Sometimes changing and weighing out your options can be helpful if you notice that the current medication you are taking is no longer working.
Why It May Be Time For A New Treatment
There are a few reasons why you might be in need of new treatment. One reason is that you notice new or worsening symptoms. If your symptoms aren’t getting better or they begin to get worse, it might be time to switch over to a new treatment.
Another reason is that the medication may be too strong for you and it’s causing new side effects that aren’t manageable. Dealing with medication that causes side effects is hard, especially when these side effects make your daily life difficult to keep up with.
You could also be in need of new treatment simply because your current medication doesn’t work anymore or it’s not benefiting you while taking it. This could be because your condition is no longer responding to the medication properly.
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New Treatment Options For Those Living With MS
As you already know, sometimes it’s time for a change in treatment. That statement can go for anyone living with any type of medical condition that requires it, including those living with multiple sclerosis.
Though there is currently no cure for multiple sclerosis, fortunately, there are new emerging treatments to try. With research being ongoing, there have been progressive changes in DMTs (disease-modifying treatments) to help fight this disease.
There are injectables such as Copaxone and Glatopa, which help reduce relapse rates in multiple sclerosis.
There are oral medications such as Mayzent, which helps with relapse-remitting and secondary-progressive forms of multiple sclerosis. It helps reduce both relapse and disability progression.
There are also experimental therapies that help treat MS. Experimental therapies such as Masitinib are treatments that target overly active immune cells that contribute to the progression of multiple sclerosis.
How This May Benefit You
Testing out new medications such as these can benefit you in many ways. When testing out new treatments, there’s always