... , or intravenously. In severe cases, doctors may choose to give steroids intravenously, followed by a course of oral steroids. The steroids do not improve the degree of the recovery, nor do they prevent the next attack. They only hasten recovery from an attack. The attack will usually diminish with out steroids (Schapiro, 1994). There are also many side effects to steroid use. An immediate allergic reaction may occur in ... some cases. In others insomnia, psychiatric disturbance, upset stomach, fluid retention, increased appetite, and worsening of acne may occur. Most of these side effec...

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... illegal through out the United States. People who use this drug inject it into their veins with hypodermic needles. The drug is very dangerous because most of the time other poisons like rat poisoning are added to it. It's a lot like the drugs cocaine and crack, which are also very much ... use these drugs always don't know what they are doing or thinking. Hallucinogens are drugs that affect the nervous system and the brain. The user of this drug may have visions or perceive the world in a very disorientated way. The drug LSD, also known as acid is mostly used. This drug ... attacks tha...

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... , rather than sensory, symptoms. (Mayo Clinic) While steroids do not affect the course of MS over time, they can reduce the duration and severity of attacks in some patients. The mechanism behind this effect is not known; one study suggests the medications work by restoring the effectiveness of the blood/brain barrier. Because steroids can produce numerous adverse side effects (acne, weight gain, seizures, psychosis), they are ... not recommended for long-term use. (Bernard) One of the most promising MS research areas involves naturally occurring antiviral proteins known as interferons. ...

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... , rather than sensory, symptoms. (Mayo Clinic) While steroids do not affect the course of MS over time, they can reduce the duration and severity of attacks in some patients. The mechanism behind this effect is not known; one study suggests the medications work by restoring the effectiveness of the blood/brain barrier. "Because steroids can produce numerous adverse side effects (acne, weight gain, seizures, psychosis), they are ... not recommended for long-term use." (Bernard) One of the most promising MS research areas involves naturally occurring antiviral proteins known as interferons...

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... , rather than sensory, symptoms. (Mayo Clinic) While steroids do not affect the course of MS over time, they can reduce the duration and severity of attacks in some patients. The mechanism behind this effect is not known; one study suggests the medications work by restoring the effectiveness of the blood/brain barrier. "Because steroids can produce numerous adverse side effects (acne, weight gain, seizures, psychosis), they are ... not recommended for long-term use." (Bernard) One of the most promising MS research areas involves naturally occurring antiviral proteins known as interferons...

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... control, maintaining muscle power, and range of motion of the affected arm. Strengthening exercises, range of motion exercises, and splinting may be helpful. Surgical repair is considered for severe brachial plexus injuries. Treatment is based largely on the symptoms, and opiate analgesia often is necessary in the initial period. Immunosuppressive therapy (e.g., steroids, immunoglobulin, and plasma exchange) has not ... , and his condition slowly improved; however, he still experienced some mild difficulty with shoulder abduction for several months. Whenever possible the use of medicatio...

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