What Is Multiple Sclerosis

Oct

6

MS Update! Tysabri or Gilenya?

Posted by Comments (0)

A short update regarding my recent relapse and change in my treatment for MS. www.facebook.com
Video Rating: 5 / 5

Categories: What Is Multiple Sclerosis

May

14

Q&A: Iis there anyone out ther who has multiple sclerosis and taking tysabri?

Posted by admin Comments (0)

Question by jonathan kraska: Iis there anyone out ther who has multiple sclerosis and taking tysabri?
Multiple sclerosis is a physical disability and its can stop you from walking and many other things.does anyone know what the best medicine for it is ?

Best answer:

Answer by YAHOO CLONE TROOPER
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating, progressive and chronic disease that affects the central nervous system (the brain, optic nerves and spinal cord). MS is increasingly thought to be a disease of the immune system whereby the body’s own defenses attack body tissues, particularly myelin, the fatty tissue that coats nerve fibers. MS varies greatly from patient to patient. There is no cure, but new treatments are being developed, including treatment with human growth hormone (HGH).

Human Growth Hormone
HGH is produced by the pituitary gland and regulates many of the body’s metabolic processes. Too little HGH results in stunted growth in children and a lack of lean muscle, too much body fat, brittle bones and wrinkle-prone skin in adults. Since 1985, HGH has been produced synthetically in the lab for use as a supplement in the treatment of many diseases, including MS. HGH has been shown to improve overall strength, libido, memory and lean muscle mass in many patients, though the potential side effects can be dangerous, especially at high doses, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Benefits
For people suffering from MS, HGH can help build muscle, improve cognitive function and increase tolerance of exercise, according to the National MS Society. Studies are currently underway to test the benefits of HGH during MS remission, when patients are often undergoing physical therapy to strengthen atrophied muscles.

Side Effects
Side effects of synthetic human growth hormone include joint pain, muscle pain, swelling in the arms and legs and enlargement of breast tissue in men (gynecomastia). HGH can also cause diabetes and heart disease. For patients suffering from MS, the benefits of HGH may outweigh the side effects.

Remyelination
While 90 percent of MS patients experience a slow progression of the disease, the remaining 10 percent experience rapidly progressing, fatal MS. The key difference between the slowly progressing set and the rapidly progressing set is remyelination. In the slowly progressing set, myelin that has been attacked by the immune system and damaged can repair itself to some degree during remission. For the rapidly progressing set, this repair is hindered by a lack of HGH. Treating these patients with HGH has been shown to slow the rapid progress of their illness, according to an article in the journal Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery.

Warning
Too much HGH can lead to a host of debilitating physical problems, even death, according to The Times UK. In extreme cases, HGH can overload the body’s adrenal system, causing bloating; enlarged hands, feet and jaw; and heart attack. HGH is only FDA approved for the treatment of growth and autoimmune disorders, though it is widely used as an anti-aging remedy.

What do you think? Answer below!

Categories: What Is Multiple Sclerosis

Mar

20

Q&A: What is TYSABRI MS treatment?

Posted by admin Comments (0)

Question by Lennon: What is TYSABRI MS treatment?
How does it help with MS relapsing?

Best answer:

Answer by madi
In MS the immune cells attack the myelin sheath (a protective covering) of the nerves. there are special receptors on the immune cells which helps them to enter the central nervous system. tysabri ( natalizumab) is an antibody against these receptors on immune cells. Tysabri attack these receptors and decrease the migration of immune cell into the central nervous system and therefore decreases the lesion formation in MS. i hope it will help

Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

Categories: What Is Multiple Sclerosis

Aug

13

To the Newly Diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis Patient

Posted by admin Comments (19)

Hearing the words “You have multiple sclerosis” can be scary and confusing. This video may help.

Video to hopfully help those who just got the news… “You have MS”

More What Is Multiples Sclerosis

Categories: What Is Multiple Sclerosis

Aug

9

Multiple Sclerosis: coming out of relapse

Posted by admin Comments (15)

I am coming out of this latest relapse! I am feeling very well. In fact, I seem to be in really good form these days! My next Tysabri will be next week. I am excited about my book reviews and so glad that people can relate, or learn something. Our community of positive support is more important than ever! it’s the only way to kick MS in it’s ass! Don’t give up the fight!

More What Is Multiples Sclerosis

Categories: What Is Multiple Sclerosis

Aug

4

Multiple Sclerosis Update

Posted by admin Comments (8)

This video is cursed! Considering how many times Ive tried to upload it. Triple wobbly because A. I filmed it on my iphone B. I had to refilm it on my webcam and CI am a bit wobbly these days. But basically it is an update of my latest MS thoughts/happenings. Im realising more and more the relationship between stress and my health. Its something Im going to focus on more into the future. That and the double chin!!