Interferons (so-called because they interfere with viral replication) suppress inflammatory factors in the immune system that are associated with the attack on myelin. Interferon drugs are now the treatments of choice for relapsing-remitting MS. Doctors recommend that these medications be used early in the course of the disease and continued indefinitely, unless they produce no benefits or have severe side effects. When the drug is discontinued, disease activity...
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Telling people that you have Multiple Sclerosis is a very personal choice. For some, it flows naturally from their lips without hesitation.... Read more »
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I’ve been thinking about what exactly we’re doing here, right now, online, in this virtual world, for ourselves and for each other. ... Read more »
There is a lot of talk about research and medical advances in the treatment of multiple sclerosis, but I would like to return to the... Read more »
The months or years of mystery have been solved. In many ways, you feel relief at having been given the diagnosis at last. MS...multiple... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
People with multiple sclerosis should make every effort to preserve their general health. A healthy diet, sufficient rest, establishing priorities to... Read more »