Various online resources for MS patients, including discussion boards and articles point out that an MS rash is not a primary symptom of multiple sclerosis. Rather, it seems to be associated with various medications taken to treat multiple sclerosis, and with diseases other than multiple sclerosis.

Is the “MS Rash” a Side Effect of Medication?

Given that the sources mentioned above are emphatic in their dissociation of skin rashes from multiple sclerosis’ neurological damage, it would be easy to dismiss MS patients’ claims that they were suffering from an MS rash. Many doctors would likely suggest that the patients in question were suffering from a symptom triggered by one of their MS medications. They would probably point out that drugs like carbamazepine, amantadine, meclizine, glatiramer and interferon all have the capacity to trigger rashes. They would advise their patients to eliminate these medications as possible culprits before considering …

While a MS rash can be a symptom of the chronic neurological disease, it is rare.  It is far more likely that the multiple sclerosis rash is actually caused by a medication that is being taken to treat the symptoms of the disease or to slow the progression of the demyelination process going on inside the body.  There are many different multiple sclerosis treatment medications that have rashes or itching as a possible side effect.  If a person begins to experience these after they start a new medication, it is very important to discuss it with a medical professional as soon as possible.

A rash may go away on its own once a body gets used to the new medication that has entered the body.  However, it is important to monitor the rash to make sure it does not get any worse or lead to other symptoms.  If the rash …