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Can the damage done to your brain from multiple sclerosis drive you insane?
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Possible: Most commonly, see cognitive problems, depression, or even euphoria. Pseudo-bulbar affect disorders, such as labile crying is inappropriate behavior, but not really psychosis. However, some pts do need treatment with anti-psychotic meds when they possess psychiatric co-morbidities.
Answered 9/20/2013
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