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...
Read moreIt was during my limbo days prior to my official MS diagnosis that I stumbled upon a charismatic lady named Diane J. Standiford. I was... Read more »
Nadja is a teacher, a refashionista of clothing, and a passionate blogger. But more so she is a compassionate and caring friend. She... Read more »
Meditation and yoga can be beneficial to those of us with MS. Meditation is a contemplative mental exercise for complete relaxation or... Read more »
In Multiple Sclerosis Relapse or Pseudoexacerbation? Part One, we discussed the difference between a relapse and a pseudoexacerbation. ... Read more »
In the shower this morning, I rested for a moment on my shower chair. The warm water felt good and I felt secure on my chair. It’s always... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
PrognosisMultiple sclerosis is not a fatal disease. Except in rare cases of severe disease, most people with multiple sclerosis have a normal or... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The goals of treatment for multiple sclerosis are:Modify the disease course by reducing the number and severity of relapses (also called... Read more »