PlushCare / Online Doctor / Primary Care / Multiple Sclerosis
In order to treat your multiple sclerosis, consult with one of our board-certified doctors online today to get help with managing your MS. Get a treatment plan for multiple sclerosis, or refill an existing prescription today.
Medication services available 24/7 for adults and kids (3+)
Top quality, board-certified doctors
No insurance needed
Same-day prescriptions available*
*Disclaimer: PlushCare doctors cannot treat all cases of multiple sclerosis. Our primary care physicians can conduct an initial evaluation of your symptoms, but may need to refer you to a specialist or for in-person treatment. If you are experiencing life-threatening symptoms, seek emergency medical attention immediately. Prescriptions provided at doctor’s discretion.
Most patients with in-network insurance pay $30 or less. Otherwise, new patient visits are $129 and follow-ups are only $69 for members.
Step 1
Book a same day appointment from anywhere.
Step 2
Visit with a doctor on your smartphone or computer.
Step 3
We can send prescriptions to any local pharmacy.
Step 1
Book a same day appointment from anywhere.
Step 2
Visit with a doctor on your smartphone or computer.
Step 3
We can send prescriptions to any local pharmacy.
How pricing works
To request treatment for multiple sclerosis and get a new prescription or refill on your prescription, join our monthly membership and get discounted visits
$14.99/month
First month free
Copay
For all visits
Often the same as an office visit. Most patients with in-network insurance pay $30 or less!
$14.99/month
First month free
$129
Repeats only $69
Initial visits are $129 and follow-ups are only $69 for active members.
If we're unable to treat you, we'll provide a full refund.
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the nervous system. It causes the body’s immune system to mistakenly attack its own tissues.
With MS, the immune system destroys the fatty substance that coats and protects nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord (myelin sheath). This layer surrounds the nerve, protecting them and helping electrical signals travel from the brain to the rest of the body.
Over time, multiple sclerosis can cause permanent damage to nerve cells.
Although there is no cure for multiple sclerosis, treatment strategies can help improve symptom management and slow disease progression.
It is still unknown what causes multiple sclerosis. According to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, scientists believe that MS may be triggered by a combination of factors. To identify the cause of MS, research is ongoing in the areas of immunology, epidemiology, and genetics. Some factors that may contribute to MS include:
MS is not directly inherited, but people who are related to someone with MS are more likely to develop the disease.
MS is more common in countries farther from the equator, which suggests that low vitamin D may play a role.
People who smoke have a higher risk of developing MS than those who do not smoke, according to the National Health Service.
Women are two- to three-times more likely to develop MS.
Viral infections, particularly those caused by the Epstein-Barr virus, may trigger the immune system.
Depending on your MS symptoms, your healthcare provider may prescribe medication to treat MS.
Fingolimod (Gilenya)
Diroximel fumarate (Vumerity)
Siponimod (Mayzent)
Cladribine (Mavenclad)
Cortisone
Prednisolone
Methylprednisolone
Dexamethasone
Betamethasone
Hydrocortisone
Interferon betas are among the most commonly prescribed medications to treat MS. They are injected under the skin or into muscle. As a disease-modifying medication, interferon betas can help reduce the frequency and severity of relapsing multiple sclerosis.
The side effects of interferons may include flu-like symptoms and injection-site reactions. Liver damage is a rare but possible side effect of interferon beta injections.
Interefon beta 1-b (betaferon)
Interferon beta 1-a (Avonex and Rebif)
Glatiramer acetate
Studies suggest that immune-modulating therapies (drugs that adjust the activity of the immune response to the desired level) can help alter the course of the disease for patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis.
There is no proven way to prevent multiple sclerosis. However, lifestyle changes can reduce your overall risk of developing MS:
Talk to your doctor if you experience one or more of the following symptoms:
Receiving a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis is an important step, and long-term support from your medical team can help you manage the disease. For many MS patients, early treatment is essential to ensuring the best prognosis.
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Although there is no cure for multiple sclerosis, there are treatment options that can help make symptoms manageable, speed up the recovery from attacks, and slow disease progression.
Depending on your symptoms, your treatment plan might include:
The first-line treatment for MS includes disease-modifying treatment. The FDA approves Ocrelizumab (Ocrevus), a monoclonal antibody medication, to treat both relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis and primary-progressive MS.
Healthy lifestyle choices, such as eating a healthy diet and avoiding alcohol, can also help slow disease progression and reduce symptoms.
The best medication for multiple sclerosis will depend on your specific symptoms and clinical course. Depending on your MS symptoms, your healthcare provider may recommend corticosteroids, injections, or disease-modifying medications.
Immunomodulatory drugs used in the treatment of MS include:
Interefon beta 1-b (betaferon)
Interferon beta 1-a (Avonex and Rebif)
Glatiramer acetate
Studies suggest that immune-modulating therapies (drugs that adjust the activity of the immune response to the desired level) can help alter the course of the disease for patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis.
Glatiramer acetate (Copaxone) is an injectable drug that treats relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Copaxone is a synthetic version of a protein that resembles myelin, the insulating layer that protects nerve fibers. Copaxone blocks T cells, which can damage the myelin sheath.
It is possible to live a normal life with MS. You might have to make some lifestyle changes, but with the right treatment plan, you can live a long and healthy life.
Although there is no cure for multiple sclerosis, there are multiple treatment options. MS treatment focuses on slowing the course of the disease, managing MS symptoms, and speeding up recovery from relapses.
