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A member asked:

Because of multiple sclerosis, i get optic neuritis every time i relapse. it normally doesn't take long to heal but i have had it now since december. ?

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Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Consult: Consult with us or your neurologist on best medicine regime to help the relapse and precedent more. New drugs help stabilize MS after initial dosing with Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide) in certain patients.

Answered 7/24/2016

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