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Temperature sensitivity and MS
Some people with MS find that their symptoms get worse in response to an increase or decrease in their core body or skin temperature. Here’s more on why temperature sensitivity can happen.
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Thalamotomy
Thalamotomy is a surgical procedure to treat tremor. It involves destroying part of the thalamus, an area of the brain that be damaged by MS.
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Therapists in MS (TiMS)
Therapists in MS (TiMS) is a group for allied health professionals with a special interest in multiple sclerosis (MS). TiMS aim to improve MS services in the UK.
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Tizanidine (Zanaflex)
Tizanidine is a drug used to treat spasticity and spasms in multiple sclerosis (MS). The NICE MS Guideline states that it can be used if treatment with baclofen or gabapentin has not been successful.
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Tolebrutinib
Tolebrutinb is a Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTKi) being tested in relapsing remitting, secondary progressive and primary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS).
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Tolterodine (Detrusitol)
Tolterodine is used in the treatment of bladder symptoms in multiple sclerosis, when you need to need go to the toilet urgently or frequently. Read more in this A-Z entry. Other names: Blerone, Inconex, Neditol, Preblacon, Santizor,
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Traditional Chinese medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is based on maintaining the natural balance of the flow of energy (qi or chi) in the body. Treatment might include combinations of acupuncture, herbs, diet and nutrition, exercise and massage.
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Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) involves using a mild electric current to treat pain. TENS machines can be used to treat types of pain in multiple sclerosis (MS).
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Tremor
Tremor is involuntary, uncontrolled movements of parts of your body. You might experience tremor as twitching or jerking, or as shaky, trembling movements. In multiple sclerosis (MS), the most common type of tremor is intention tremor or cerebellar tremor.
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