Patient information paragraphs for disease modifying drugs in childhood MS. POMS DMDs used in the UK.

Tips and information about multiple sclerosis for teenagers who have been diagnosed with MS

Direct payments are paid by your local council to people who have been assessed as needing care. These can give you more flexibility over how your care and support is provided.

Treating MS (multiple sclerosis) in children, just like in adults, has three aims; treating relapses, treating the symptoms of MS and also tackling the underlying condition. A multi-disciplinary specialist team (MDT) will look after you and get you the advice and treatment you need.

Phenytoin is an anti-convulsant drug that works on the brain and spinal cord. Its main use is in epilepsy. In MS it can be used to treat trigeminal neuralgia or other painful sensations (dysaesthesia) if other approaches have not worked.

Bexarotene was investigated in clinical trials for its potential to repair myelin. The dose required led to serious side effects and further studies were not conducted.

Find out what cost of living financial help is available through benefits and grants, as well as further information on working life, insurance, health care costs and legal advice.

Looking after your body and mind is important, especially when you have a long-term condition like MS. Here is practical information you need to manage stress, sleep, and dealing with the emotional side of an MS diagnosis.

Find out more about relationships with family and friends, talking to children and teenagers about your MS and explaining MS to others.