How are ataxia and tremor in MS treated?
Ataxia (loss of coordination) is a difficult symptom to treat; there is no proven pharmacological therapy (medicine) for it. The current best treatment is physical therapy. Tremor is also a difficult symptom to treat; medications used for tremor may only be partially effective. These include clonazepam and mysoline. Several centers have studied the effect of a deep brain stimulator (a device implanted into the brain) on tremor. Some improvements in hand function were noted however the risks and benefits of this surgical procedure should be discussed with the neurologist.
