You may not need treatment for a mild flare-up, but for more severe symptoms that make it hard to do day-to-day tasks, steroids can help.
A high-dose, short-term course of steroids (in pills or through an IV) helps reduce inflammation and makes relapses shorter and less severe.
Besides steroids, you can also take other drugs to ease specific MS symptoms, such as pain, bladder problems, fatigue, or dizziness. Options can include:
- Antidepressants
- Pain relievers
- Medications to reduce fatigue