Back to top Is Schilder’s disease inherited? No, Schilder’s disease is not inherited. Schilder’s disease is sometimes confused with Addison-Schilder disease, an inherited, biochemical abnormality in the myelin. Reviewed by Elias Sotirchos, MD November 2019
Back to top Is Schilder’s disease contagious? No, Schilder’s disease is not contagious. Reviewed by Elias Sotirchos, MD November 2019
Back to top How is Schilder’s disease different from MS? Schilder’s disease is thought to be a very rare variant of MS that typically begins in childhood and has a more rapidly degenerative course. Reviewed by Elias Sotirchos, MD November 2019
Back to top What are the treatments for Schilder’s disease? The goals of treatment for Schilder’s disease are to relieve symptoms and maintain function as long as possible. Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nutritional support in the later stages are commonly employed. Corticosteroids have been shown to be effective in some patients. Additional treatments include beta-interferon and/or immunosuppressive drugs. Reviewed by Elias Sotirchos, MD November 2019
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