https://vimeo.com/322542439 I just want to say a massive thank you to David Lyons for letting me use this video what an inspiration “I’m not going to let ms beat me I’m going to beat MS”
Multiple sclerosis Hug
The MS hug is a symptom of multiple sclerosis where you feel as if you have a tight band around your chest or ribs or pressure on one side of your torso. Some people find that it is painful to breathe. The MS hug is a common MSsymptom that can be hard to explain, and... Continue Reading →
Fibromyalagia
Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain processes pain signals. What helps fibromyalagia Heat, especially moist heat, may relieve soreness and stiffness from fibromyalgia by boosting blood flow to the places where... Continue Reading →
Avonex
What is Avonex? Avonex (interferon beta-1a) is made from human proteins. Interferons help the body fight viral infections. Avonex is used to treat relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS). This medication will not cure MS, it will only decrease the frequency of relapse symptoms Side effects? mental/mood changes (e.g., depression, thoughts of suicide, new or worsening psychiatric... Continue Reading →
Lemtrada
What is lemtrada? Alemtuzumab is a medication used to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia and multiple sclerosis. In CLL has been used as both a first line and second line treatment. In MS it is generally only recommended if other treatments have not worked. It is given by injection into a vein. Side effects of lemtrada... Continue Reading →
Ocrelizumab
Ocrelizumab is a humanized anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody. It targets CD20 marker on B lymphocytes and hence is an immunosuppressive drug. Ocrelizumab binds to an epitope that overlaps with the epitope to which rituximab binds Side effects upper respiratory tract infections,infusion reactions (itching, rash, hives, redness, bronchospasm, swollen and sore throat, mouth pain, shortness of breath,... Continue Reading →
Aubagio/Terriflunimide
What is aubagio?Teriflunomide is the active metabolite of leflunomide. Teriflunomide was investigated in the Phase III clinical trial TEMSO as a medication for multiple sclerosis. The study was completed in July 2010. 2-year results were positive. Side effects liver problems,influenza,hair loss or thinning hair,nausea,diarrhea,burning or prickly feeling in your skin, or.numbness or tingling in your... Continue Reading →
Cladribine/Mavenclad
Relapsing-remitting MS – the most common disease course – is characterized by clearly defined attacks of new or increasing neurologic symptoms. ... About Mavenclad: Mavenclad is a compound that targets certain types of white blood cells that drive the immune attack in MS. Side effects of cladribine Fatigue Nausea Skin rash Poor appetite Headache What... Continue Reading →
Life With Multiple Sclerosis 