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A 18-year-old male asked:
Treatment of multiple sclerosis is for life or temporary taking s.c injection of betaferon?
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Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 54 years experience
Need chronically: Some advice, there are pills available, but where you live, might be tough to get. Nonetheless, do not miss your injections, and add Vitamin D-3 about 5000-10000 units per day. We do not have a clear idea when to stop the MS meds, and in those older patients who I have stopped, a few have had relapses. Stay tuned, drugs to be used differently are on the horizon. (even Lemtrada)
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