Medical Services
Evaluation and Diagnosis
Early diagnosis and treatment can make all the difference in a patient's quality of life. From the beginning, physicians and staff specifically trained in the treatment of MS work with you to understand your symptoms, establish or verify a diagnosis, and determine the best course of treatment.
The evaluation process may include:
- Evoked potential tests
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain and spine
- Coordinated on-site evaluations with neuro-ophthalmologists, urologists, nutritionists and speech therapists
Treatment Options
Since each MS patient is unique, our integrative approach focuses on providing treatments and therapies geared specifically to each individual's needs.
Treatment plans may include:
- Cognitive therapy and testing with neuropsychologists
- On-campus physical and occupational therapy with services such as dedicated upper and lower extremity exercise programs, gait and balance training
- Pain management services
- Infusion services for injectibles (i.e. Solumedrol, IVIG, Novantrone) and plasmapheresis
- Symptom-based individual treatments such as trigger-point injections for headaches
- Interaction with a dedicated social worker to help with emotional adjustment and counseling including pastoral care if requested
- Continuity of care with Shands HomeCare visiting nurses
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