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Merely Me

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posted 09/07/2009, comments (15)

Radical New Theory on the Cause of MS sends some Patients to seek Endovascular Surgery

The latest buzz to circulate in the MS world is that some folk believe that Multiple Sclerosis is not an auto-immune disease after all. On MS boards, on-line groups, and blogs, people are talking about a new and controversial theory being put out there that Multiple Sclerosis is really a vascular disease. Hogwash you say? Some... Read more Chevron

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Lisa Emrich

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posted 08/25/2009, comments (4)

MS and Diet: Best Bet Diet and MS Recovery Diet

Continuing our discussion of MS and Diet, today’s topic surrounds the Best Bet Diet and the MS Recovery Diet. Each feature the elimination of foods which may cause allergic reactions and adhering to more Paleolithic Diet. DIRECT-MS and Best Bet Diet DIRECT-MS, short for DIet REsearch into the Cause and Treatment of... Read more Chevron

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Vicki

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posted 06/03/2009, comments (5)

MS Progressive Types: Treatments

The MS community was thrilled in 1993 when the FDA announced approval of the first drug that addressed the disease instead of just symptoms. Approval of Interferon B opened up a whole new world of possibilities for MSers. In the next few years, a family of drugs -- Avonex®, Betaseron®, Copoxane® -- and later, a fourth option --... Read more Chevron

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Mandy Crest

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posted 02/17/2009, comments (4)

Marijuana: from Reefer Madness to Push for Legalization

Marijuana itself has long been a controversial subject. From the 1936 film Reefer Madness to today's push to legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to fascinate and mystify. A bill currently winding its way through the Minnesota legislative process, if passed, would allow doctors to prescribe two and a half ounces... Read more Chevron

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Mandy Crest

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posted 02/09/2009, comments (2)

The low down on Low Dose Naltrexone

Low dose naltrexone (LDN), has been reported by some patients to relieve the symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Naltrexone, approved by the FDA in 1984, was originally intended to assist heroin and opium addicts in breaking their addictions by blocking the “high” these drugs provided, thereby reducing the desire for recreational drugs.... Read more Chevron

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