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MS drugs and treatments

Whatever kind of MS you have, there are treatment options that you can discuss with your MS team. Treatments include medication and other therapies.
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Menopause

Many women with multiple sclerosis are menopausal or perimenopausal, but the impact of menopause on MS is not fully understood as there has been limited research published in this area.
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MS nurse competencies

The MS Trust is working with MS nurses on a competency framework for MS specialist nurses to create a resource for use by MS nurse team leads, managers and nurses.
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MS Decisions aid

Compare the different types of disease modifying drugs (DMDs) that are available to treat multiple sclerosis (MS).
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Briumvi (ublituximab)

Briumvi (ublituximab) is a disease modifying drug for active relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). It is taken as an infusion.
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Self injection

Kesimpta (ofatumumab)

Kesimpta (ofatumumab) is a disease modifying drug treatment for relapsing remitting MS. You take Kesimpta as an injection under the skin once a month.
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Vumerity (diroximel fumarate)

Vumerity (diroximel fumarate) is a disease modifying drug licenced for relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (MS).  It is taken as two tablets, twice a day.
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Immune system

The immune system is the body's main defence system against infections or foreign substances. It is involved in nerve damage in MS, and is a key area for research into new MS treatments.
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Clinically isolated syndrome (CIS)

Clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) is a first episode of neurological symptoms lasting at least 24 hours. Although some people never go on to experience further neurological symptoms, in others CIS can be the first sign of what may later turn out to be multiple sclerosis.
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  • MS information & support
    • About MS
      • What is MS?
      • Types of MS
      • Causes of MS
      • How common is multiple sclerosis?
      • Newly diagnosed
      • Young people and MS
      • Living with advanced MS
    • Symptoms & diagnosis
      • Worried you have MS?
      • Signs and symptoms
      • How is MS diagnosed?
      • What's causing my symptoms?
      • Managing relapses
    • Drugs & treatments
      • How is MS treated?
      • Disease modifying therapies (DMTs)
      • DMTs approved for use in the UK
      • Compare disease modifying therapies (DMTs)
      • Drugs in development
      • Treatment finder
      • Non-drug therapies
    • Health & wellbeing
      • Thinking and memory problems
      • Staying Smart
      • Exercise
      • Diet and MS
      • Wellbeing
    • Family, care & money
      • Relationships and family life
      • Care and carers
      • Home and travel
      • Work, money and legal
    • Support & services
      • Contact our MS helpline
      • MS services near me
      • My MS expert
      • Order a free MS publication
      • Listen to our podcast
      • Join our Facebook group
      • Find support groups
  • A-Z of MS
  • Get involved
    • Donate
      • Make a donation
      • Make a regular donation
      • Donate in memory
      • Other ways to donate
      • Gift Aid
    • Fundraise
      • MS Trust Exclusives
      • Do it your way
      • Trekking and walking events
      • Running events
      • Cycling events
      • Daredevil events
      • Fundraise while you shop
      • Get your fundraising guide
      • Pay in your fundraising
    • Raise awareness
      • Bring Your MS to Work
      • World MS Day 2026
      • MS Awareness Week 2026
    • Volunteer
    • Leave a gift in your will
    • Corporate fundraising
      • Corporate giving
      • Payroll giving
      • Pharmaceutical and other industry supporters
  • News & stories
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    • Keep up to date
      • Sign up for updates
      • Update your address
    • Send us your story
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    • Studies we support
  • For health professionals
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      • Professional development
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    • Courses & training
      • Funding your learning
      • MS Trust conference
      • Development Module
      • Study days
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