Avonex, Betaseron and Rebif have for years been widely used disease-modifying drugs for treatment of multiple sclerosis. But a study published this month concluded that this class of medication is ineffective at slowing the progression of the disease.
I scoffed when I poured through last week’s New York Times article, “Multiple Sclerosis Drug Doesn’t Prevent Onset of Disability, Study Finds.” Read More »
As Americans with multiple sclerosis, we have a strong collective voice to let the nation’s leaders know what we think about issues, how we feel about them, what is important to us and what our needs are. Read More »
With the various ways in which simple words - stage, phase, type - are used in discussions surrounding MS, no wonder there is confusion when a doctor might say someone has a "late stage" of MS. Read More »
Vitamin D comes from the sun and has potential benefits in fighting a number of conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, depression and even some kinds of cancer. What role, if any, does Vitamin D play with multiple sclerosis? Read More »
When it is hot and humid my mind and body take a serious downturn. I begin to have trouble walking straight. Then I get cranky as I have trouble thinking straight. I end up a pathetic mess as my brain gets turned into scrambled eggs. Read More »
