If you are living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), you know it can make your daily activities difficult. The varied and sometimes unpredictable nature of the illness means that the physical, psychological and neuropsychological implications can be different for each patient. It is important to identify an appropriate course of treatment that is developed for your specific symptoms.
Finding the right medical team can make all the difference. The specialty trained therapists and affiliated physicians at Memorial Hermann have the experience to approach each stage of MS with proven treatments and therapies. Our interdisciplinary team can develop a targeted treatment and rehabilitation plan to help stop the progression of disease and help you maintain your quality of life.
Whether you are newly diagnosed or have been living with MS for years, our affiliated specialists can manage your full range of symptoms to find the results you need.
Once a diagnosis is made, physicians affiliated with Mischer Neuroscience Institute employ the most advanced MS treatment options available, including:
We also are experienced in the appropriate use of aggressive therapies, sometimes required for severe cases.
Therapeutic goals are focused on maintaining patients at the highest level of function possible. the Institute’s treatment philosophy is grounded on the early identification of disease and early use of immunoactive agents to prevent the progression of disease. All medical regimens are constructed based on each patient’s individual stage of illness.
The goal of rehabilitation is to improve and maintain function. TIRR Memorial Hermann offers a wide range of therapy and rehabilitation for MS patients, in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including:
The TIRR Memorial Hermann Challenge Program provides a comprehensive range of services to help patients with MS (and other neurological injuries) maximize their potential, celebrating milestones and successes through each step of recovery. Our outcome studies show that, on average, 93% of those completing the treatment program met their independence and personal safety goals, decreasing their need for supervision at home and in the community.
Treatment and rehabilitation services are provided through a coordinated effort between Mischer Neuroscience Institute and TIRR Memorial Hermann. Our interdisciplinary team works closely with the patients and their families and caregivers to foster improved quality of life and maximize positive patient outcomes. We promote close collaboration with all members of the team to ensure patients receive the most appropriate management of their illness.
TIRR Memorial Hermann is the only center in Houston--and one of only seven designated centers in the nation--in the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation NeuroRecovery Network.
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society website contains comprehensive resources and educational materials for MS patients and their families.
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December 11, 2013
By the time Jim Hyndman was diagnosed with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2009, he was unable to walk and suffering intense, painful lower extremity muscle spasms. Today, he stands upright using a walking stick decorated with medallions from his travels. He credits the transform...
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