There's currently no cure for multiple sclerosis (MS), but it's possible to treat the symptoms with medicines and other treatments.
Treatment for MS depends on the specific symptoms and difficulties the person has.
It may include:
treating relapses of MS symptoms (with steroid medicine) treating specific MS symptoms treatment to reduce the number of relapses (disease-modifying therapies)
You'll be supported by a team of different healthcare professionals working together.
This may include a neurologist (specialist in treating conditions of the nervous system), a physiotherapist, a speech and language therapist, and a number of other professionals.
Treatment for a relapse usually involves either:
a 5-day course of steroid tablets taken at home injections of steroid medicine given in hospital for 3 to 5 days
Steroids can help speed up your recovery from a relapse, but they don't prevent further relapses or stop MS getting worse over time.
They're only given for a short period of time to avoid possible steroid side effects, such as osteoporosis (weak bones), weight gain and diabetes, although some people will still experience problems.
Not using steroids more than 3 times a year (if possible) will also help to reduce the risk of side effects.