Disease-Modifying Drugs
The advent of disease modifying drugs made MS a treatable condition. These drugs include beta (Betaseron), alpha (Avonex, Rebif) and glatiramer (Copaxone).
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After several months of soul searching and research, following my diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis, I made the choice to wait to take any of the disease modifying drugs. It was not an easy decision to make. I am not opposed to taking the medication. I may take it in the future but right now I am choosing to wait based upon…
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Dan and Jennifer Digmann, Health Guide, commented on Interferon Beta Does Not Prevent… Hi, Cathy. Keep fighting the good fight for sure! And truly, reading your…
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