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2 Corinthians 12:10 (ESV) For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Is it safe to get pregnant if I have MS?

MS does not affect fertility, and it is safe to get pregnant, but you should not take interferons or steroids during pregnancy or nursing. Consult your doctor before trying to get pregnant, as you will likely need to stop taking your medication 2-3 months beforehand. Also note that some women have a relapse following delivery.

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Is there a cure for MS?

There is currently no cure for MS, but there are treatments to manage it. See the treatment options link for more information.

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Motor evoked responses

Permit accurate measurement of conduction velocity in the central nervous system.  Differences between two sides indicate a typical injury such as is seen in multiple sclerosis.

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Quantitative somatosensory testing

To determine thresholds for thermal and vibration sensitivity. This testing can demonstrate slight degrees of numbness which are not detectable by normal examination.

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Copaxone (glatiramer acetate) - FDA approved

* daily subcutaneous injection
* noninterferon, probably safest medication for MS
* skin redness, itching, and dimpling common
* for relapsing-remitting MS and first symptom MS
* reduces relapse rate
* improvement on MRI activity
* takes 6-12 months to be most effective
* extremely safe
* side effects: injection site reactions such as
swelling, redness, pain
* approved in 1996

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Tysabri (natalizumab) approved for MS

* antibody that makes it difficult for immune system cells to
move into the brain and spinal cord
* for relapsing remitting MS that has not responded
to other treatment
* reduces relapse rate
* IV infusion once every four weeks
* 1/3 of patients improve in disability, suppresses 90% of MRI disease
* increases risk (1:1000) of viral infection of the brain
* infrequent side effects: headache, pain, fatigue,...

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Testing for multiple sclerosis

In most individuals with MS, their diagnosis is established over time and the consideration of alternative causes for their symptoms. One astonishing fact about MS, is that once an individual has a typical problem associated with MS, the risk of having MS within 15 years is 90% even if all other tests show negative findings. The gold standard of diagnosis is seeing multiple problems in the nervous...

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Treatment of symptoms in MS

It is important to emphasize that symptoms of MS are best treated first by finding a therapy which reduces new injuries to the nervous system. However, many treatments are available to help diminish individual symptoms arising from MS. Fatigue, the most common symptom, is often difficult and requires many attempts at treatment. First, the quality of night time sleep is examined. If one does not aw...

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Symptoms of MS and Demyelinating Diseases

Symptoms of any disease in the nervous system usually depend on which portion of the nervous system is involved. For example, a problem near the part of the brain involved with sensing movement will be felt as abnormal movement sensation or vertigo. A problem in the pathway carrying vision impulses will produce blurred vision. Trouble in the large bundle of nervous tissue in the neck (the spinal c...

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Tips for Effective Exercise

 

  • Some find that exercising with a partner of with a group of friends provides incentive to keep up with regular exercise.
  • You can motivate yourself by setting goals and keeping a record of personal progress.
  • You should try a few exercise options and choose what fits you best before starting a routine.
  • Choose a place to exercise that close to home or easily accessible.
  • Do not choose a location where yo...

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    Tips for Healthy Eating

    Having MS does not require a special diet; however, eating a healthful diet ensures that your body has the nutrients it needs to work its best, and may help you improve your sense of wellbeing.

    * Proteins support growth and tissue repair
    * Carbohydrates and sugars provide your body with energy
    * Fats absorb vitamins and provide essential fatty acids (EFAs)
    * Fiber aids digestion
    * Vitamins and minerals...

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    Novantrone (mitoxantrone) FDA- approved for MS

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    * powerful immunosuppressive medication - rarely used
    * chemotherapy agent
    * for secondary prgoressive, progressive relapsing, and some
    types of relapsing-remitting MS
    * reduces relapses and lengthens time between relapses
    * IV infusion once every three months
    * side effects: risk of heart muscle injury (5%) and leukemia (1%)
    * nausea, hair loss, menstrual disorders (permanent menopause)
    * improvement compared to other treatments
    * approved in 2000

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    Latest Health News and Medical News posted throughout the day, every day.
    • Balancing Protection And Inflammation In MS
      Scientists have discovered a molecular mechanism that could help explain how multiple sclerosis (MS) and other autoimmune diseases can be exacerbated by the onset of an infection. MS is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system which affects approximately 100,000 people in the UK...
    • Research Scientists Create Molecular Map To Guide Treatment Of Multiple Sclerosis
      A team of scientists from the Scripps Research Institute, collaborating with members of the drug discovery company Receptos, has created the first high-resolution virtual image of cellular structures called S1P1 receptors, which are critical in controlling the onset and progression of multiple sclerosis and other diseases...
    • Implantable Wireless Microchip Drug Delivery Device Successful In Humans
      MicroCHIPS, Inc., a developer of implantable drug delivery devices and biosensors, announces today the results of the first successful human clinical trial with an implantable, wirelessly controlled and programmable microchip-based drug delivery device. The MicroCHIPS study was published in the online edition of the journal Science Translational Medicine...

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    Dr. Hunter Twitter Updates

    Samuel F. Hunter
    Samuel F. Hunter Gilenya probably safe despite recent review http://t.co/0F2ApswA
    Wednesday, 15 February 2012 13:42
    Samuel F. Hunter
    Samuel F. Hunter Dr. Samuel Hunter working with large Swiss pharma company to develop new drug for MS
    Sunday, 12 February 2012 19:33
    Samuel F. Hunter
    Samuel F. Hunter These newer drugs including alemtuzumab Lemtrada/Campath have changed how we measure treatment effects.
    Friday, 10 February 2012 16:07
    Samuel F. Hunter
    Samuel F. Hunter CD20 is a tag on the B cells which can be used to target them for destruction and reduce the supply able to harm the brain.
    Friday, 10 February 2012 15:51
    Samuel F. Hunter
    Samuel F. Hunter Ocrelizumab ofatumumab and rituximab are anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies which have great promise for stabilizing MS.
    Friday, 10 February 2012 15:48
    Samuel F. Hunter
    Samuel F. Hunter In MS, T cells are sufficient to cause CNS inflammation, but B cells are required to produce the characteristic demyelination.
    Friday, 10 February 2012 15:45
    Samuel F. Hunter
    Samuel F. Hunter D'este is the first absolutely confident historical MS cases.
    Friday, 10 February 2012 14:31
    Samuel F. Hunter
    Samuel F. Hunter In 1822 at age 22 developed bilateral optic neuropathy, then unsteadiness. He subsequently had a brainstem relapse and neuropathic pain.
    Friday, 10 February 2012 14:31
    Samuel F. Hunter
    Samuel F. Hunter Augustus d'Este was sixth son of the sixth son of King George III of revolutionary war fame. Lived 1794-1848.
    Friday, 10 February 2012 14:27

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