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When do you, if ever, use plasma exchange for multiple sclerosis flares?

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Neurology · Cleveland Clinic

I have considered PLEX for patients who have new relapses or enhancing lesions within 30 days of high-dose steroids. Unfortunately, it has been difficult to get this approved by the hospitals, and I have had to either use an additional course of high-dose steroids or IVIG.

For those who do not have ...

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