Multiple sclerosis (MS) — relapse treatment
- Confirm true inflammatory relapse vs pseudo-relapse
- High-dose corticosteroid shortens relapse duration
- Oral or IV high-dose regimens can be effective
- Plasma exchange for severe steroid-refractory relapse
- Steroids do not change long-term disease course
- Continue/adjust disease-modifying therapy separately
Use at a glance
- Confirm true inflammatory relapse vs pseudo-relapse
Treatment options
- High-dose corticosteroid shortens relapse duration
- Oral or IV high-dose regimens can be effective
- Continue/adjust disease-modifying therapy separately
Escalation / refractory disease
- Plasma exchange for severe steroid-refractory relapse
Safety / pitfalls
- Steroids do not change long-term disease course
Self-check
- What must be distinguished before treating an MS relapse?
True inflammatory relapse vs pseudo-relapse. - Do relapse steroids change long-term MS course?
No.
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