October 23rd, 2009 by Symptoms Of MS - Multiple Sclerosis
Symptoms Of MS : “The healing of the body can not be separated from the healing of the mind”. – Hippocrates
“If someone wishes for good health, one must first ask oneself if he is ready to do away with the reasons for his illness. Only then is it possible to help him.”—Hippocrates
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October 22nd, 2009 by Symptoms Of MS - Multiple Sclerosis
Symptoms Of MS : This is the second installment of my three part series about the diagnosis of my multiple sclerosis.
In January of 1991 I went to get my eyes checked at a Benson Optical. The optician gave me a different prescription. I thought this might solve my blurry vision [...]
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October 21st, 2009 by Symptoms Of MS - Multiple Sclerosis
Symptoms Of MS : This is the second installment of my three part series about the diagnosis of my multiple sclerosis.
In January of 1991 I went to get my eyes checked at a Benson Optical. The optician gave me a different prescription. I thought this might solve my blurry vision [...]
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October 12th, 2009 by Symptoms Of MS - Multiple Sclerosis
Symptoms Of MS : Mitoxantrone has been used in the past for prostate cancer and leukemia but latest research proved its immunosuppressant character and thus, its efficiency in dealing with MS. By reducing the activity of the immune system, mitoxantrone slows the activity of MS and decreases the frequency of relapses.
The treatment with this [...]
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October 12th, 2009 by Symptoms Of MS - Multiple Sclerosis
Symptoms Of MS : Medicines that contain the interferon beta are similar to the natural interferon generated by the body in case of activation of the immune system when it needs to fight a disease. These medications proved their efficiency in case of viral infections and were also very helpful in problems involving the [...]
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October 11th, 2009 by Symptoms Of MS - Multiple Sclerosis
Symptoms Of MS : Medication belonging to the corticosteroid class that includes methylprednisone, prednisone and dexamethasone reduce the inflammation inside the brain and spinal cord.
Prednisone and methylprednisone are both administered orally. They follow a treatment that relies on a high dose of intravenous methylprednisone for about four days during the attack of MS (IV [...]
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October 11th, 2009 by Symptoms Of MS - Multiple Sclerosis
Symptoms Of MS : The number of women affected by MS increased by 50% during the interval between 1980 and 1990, compared to the number of cases in men , which is almost the same every year, indicate the latest research of US Department of Health and Human services. The autoimmunity of MS makes [...]
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October 11th, 2009 by Symptoms Of MS - Multiple Sclerosis
Symptoms Of MS : MS is most prevalent in Caucasian females in the 20 to 40 year old range, but this is rapidly changing. The occurrence of MS is increasing in males and in young children. There are more than 25,000 children suffering with MS today.
Most research into MS and treatments, focus [...]
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October 7th, 2009 by Symptoms Of MS - Multiple Sclerosis
(Psychology Press) Indiana Univ. East, Richmond. Casebook providing examples of the major mental illnesses. Includes current data on the biological nature of these disorders, approaches to treatment and critical thinking. For students. Softcover, hardcover also available.
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October 7th, 2009 by Symptoms Of MS - Multiple Sclerosis
Symptoms Of MS : Glatiramer acetate is a myelin like protein. Its means or the method it has to fight MS haven’t been totally figured, but it seems to act as an obstruction to the body’s attack over the myelin coat.
It is an injectable medicine applied beneath the skin every day. The pills containing [...]
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