Immunoglobulins are antibodies that can be given into the bloodstream to treat some autoimmune conditions. This treatment is not commonly used for MS in the UK

Fats are made up of fatty acids, and are an essential part of our diet. We need fats for energy, cell function and to ensure that we get some essential fat-soluble nutrients.

Erectile dysfunction (ED), sometimes called impotence, is a common symptom for men with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Desmopressin is a drug used to treat bladder problems in MS. It is used in people who need to go to the toilet frequently during the night (known as nocturia). Learn more in this A-Z entry.

Fluoxetine is normally prescribed to treat depression. Exploratory studies have also looked at whether it might help reduce inflammation around nerves in MS.

Methotrexate is an immunosuppressant drug used in the treatment of cancer, arthritis and psoriasis. It is not a first line treatment for multiple sclerosis, but research has shown that it can reduce relapse rates and slow progression in people with MS.

Dantrolene sodium is a drug used to treat chronic, severe spasticity and spasms. It works by stopping electrical impulses within muscles, preventing contractions.

Homeopathy is a complementary system of medicine that was developed in Germany at the end of the eighteenth century. It employs the basic principle of 'let like cure like'. This is based on the theory that treating a person with a substance which produces the symptoms of an illness in a healthy person may help to cure the same symptoms in a person with an illness or condition.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) can affect personal relationships in many ways but it need not interfere with developing and maintaining connections with other people, including friends, family, partners and work colleagues.