Lipitor
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I have primary progessive MS and I have taken Lipitor for two years. My MS doctor doubled my dose to 20mg. If I was to see results, how long would it take and how would I know?
Thank you, Hester H.
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Lipitor is a member of the class of drugs called statins. Statins seem to have effects on immune function, some of which inhibit
RRMS going Secondary progressive
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I was diagnosed in 1996, had the second relapse one year and a half after the debut, then the third one after another year and a half. But after that, since 2000, I had one relapse per year (the last one lasted several months -about 8). Does the increased frequency and the increased duration mean my RRMS is becoming progressive? After the
Parasite Infection May Benefit Multiple Sclerosis Patients
Science Daily — A steady rise in autoimmune diseases such as multiple
sclerosis (MS) has been noted in recent decades, and environmental
factors could be the cause of this increase. One theory, similar to
the “hygiene hypothesis” in which an excessively germ-free
environment may contribute to an increase in allergies, holds that a
decline in infectious diseases may play a role in increasing
autoimmune disease incidence. The first study examining… read more »
The available evidence suggests that there is no increased risk of onset of MS symptoms or of an MS relapse from the influenza vaccine. For healthy young people who have MS, the flu shot is an option but is not strongly recommended unless they fall into a high risk group by virtue of their job or other medical conditions. Older individuals with MS, or those who are quite disabled… read more »
New Treatments?
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I have PPMS since 95 but was not diagnosed till 2000. I have been on Flexoril and Amantadine. I am currently taking Permax and occasionally Zanaflex ( it makes me very drowsy at 1/4 of a tab). Is there any other treatment available at this time?
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There are no proven treatments to stop the progression in primary progressive MS. This may change as
A recent relapse affecting areas that have not been affected before is always distressing. However, it does necessarily mean that your illness will become aggressive at this point. Attacks are not usually the same each time, and random chance often dictates that new areas will be affected at some time. The fact that a new area is affected does not mean that you will now… read more »
Evening primrose oil is taken by some people with MS because it contains gamma-linolenic acid, which may have some immune suppressing properties. Although this potential immune suppression may theoretically be helpful in MS, the studies of gamma-linolenic acid that have been done to date have generally failed to show any benefit on clinical measures of MS. MS has a highly variable course from individual to individual and sometimes even… read more »
Description of Progressive MS
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I cannot find the description of progressive MS. What does it do? How does it affect your body? How bad can it get since their is no treatment per say?
My mother was diagnosed with progressive MS. I am only 29 years old. I worry she will be less and less able to take care of herself.
Please explain to me the steps… read more »
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