Is there a cure for multiple sclerosis?!
Question: Is there a cure for multiple sclerosis!?
Answers:
There is currently no cure for MS (wish there was!)!. The progress, severity and specific symptoms of MS are unpredictable!. You never know when an attack will occur, how long it will last, or how severe it will be!.
Treatment goals for MS are to reduce the number of attacks, improve recovery from attacks, slow MS's progression, and relieve complications due to the loss of function (i!.e!. numbness, weakness, loss of muscle coordination, problems with vision, speech, bladder control, etc!.)!.
I had over 30 lesions before I was ever diagnosed!. The attacks were just in parts of my brain that didn't cause noticable symptoms!. But in the last few months I've had 2 moderate attacks but they resolved quickly!.
Here's a easy to understand article http://www!.medicinenet!.com/multiple_scle!.!.!.
I also like the "MS for Dummies" book!. For me MS was the devil I knew since my mom and aunt have it!. But the book was a good reference for my husband!. Plus there were tips I hadn't heard of or thought about!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Treatment goals for MS are to reduce the number of attacks, improve recovery from attacks, slow MS's progression, and relieve complications due to the loss of function (i!.e!. numbness, weakness, loss of muscle coordination, problems with vision, speech, bladder control, etc!.)!.
I had over 30 lesions before I was ever diagnosed!. The attacks were just in parts of my brain that didn't cause noticable symptoms!. But in the last few months I've had 2 moderate attacks but they resolved quickly!.
Here's a easy to understand article http://www!.medicinenet!.com/multiple_scle!.!.!.
I also like the "MS for Dummies" book!. For me MS was the devil I knew since my mom and aunt have it!. But the book was a good reference for my husband!. Plus there were tips I hadn't heard of or thought about!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
No, there is no known cure for Multiple Sclerosis, but much research is being done on it!. There are some drugs that help with the symptoms!.
Treatment by Western medicine
1!. Corticosteroids
For those with progressive MS, treatment is aimed mainly at relieving symptoms!. Oral or intravenous corticosteroids are most often prescribed to reduce inflammation in nerve tissue and shorten the duration of flare-ups!. Prolonged use of these medications, however, may be associated with side effects such as osteoporosis and hypertension!.
2!. Beta interferons
A class of drugs known as beta interferons have gained the most attention for curbing MS!. In 1993, the FDA approved interferon beta-1b (Betaseron)!. In 1996, a slightly different version of beta interferon, interferon beta-1a (Avonex) was approved!.
Interferons are genetically engineered copies of proteins that occur naturally in the body which help fight viral infection and assist in the regulation of the immune system!. Betaseron must be injected every other day!.
Avonex is administered once a week by intramuscular injection!. Betaseron and Avonex each have been shown in clinical trials to reduce flares of MS by up to 30 percent!. Their exact therapeutic mechanism and long-term benefit aren't fully understood!.
3!. Glatiramer acetate (Copaxone)
The FDA recently approved an alternative to beta interferons for those with relapsing-remitting MS!. Glatiramer acetate (Copaxone), formerly known as copolymer-1, has been shown to be as effective as beta interferons in curbing MS attacks!. It's believed that Copaxone works by blocking the autoimmune attack on myelin!.
4!. Tizanidine hydrochloride (Zanaflex)
Another advance in the fight against MS is tizanidine hydrochloride (Zanaflex), a new oral treatment for muscle spasticity!. Many people with MS experience muscle stiffening or spasms, particularly in the legs, which can be painful and uncontrollable!. Unlike baclofen (Lioresal), which has been the drug of choice, Zanaflex appears to control muscle spasms without leaving the legs feeling weak!.
The below link also covers Chinese Medicine and Herbal Formulas which you might find interesting!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Treatment by Western medicine
1!. Corticosteroids
For those with progressive MS, treatment is aimed mainly at relieving symptoms!. Oral or intravenous corticosteroids are most often prescribed to reduce inflammation in nerve tissue and shorten the duration of flare-ups!. Prolonged use of these medications, however, may be associated with side effects such as osteoporosis and hypertension!.
2!. Beta interferons
A class of drugs known as beta interferons have gained the most attention for curbing MS!. In 1993, the FDA approved interferon beta-1b (Betaseron)!. In 1996, a slightly different version of beta interferon, interferon beta-1a (Avonex) was approved!.
Interferons are genetically engineered copies of proteins that occur naturally in the body which help fight viral infection and assist in the regulation of the immune system!. Betaseron must be injected every other day!.
Avonex is administered once a week by intramuscular injection!. Betaseron and Avonex each have been shown in clinical trials to reduce flares of MS by up to 30 percent!. Their exact therapeutic mechanism and long-term benefit aren't fully understood!.
3!. Glatiramer acetate (Copaxone)
The FDA recently approved an alternative to beta interferons for those with relapsing-remitting MS!. Glatiramer acetate (Copaxone), formerly known as copolymer-1, has been shown to be as effective as beta interferons in curbing MS attacks!. It's believed that Copaxone works by blocking the autoimmune attack on myelin!.
4!. Tizanidine hydrochloride (Zanaflex)
Another advance in the fight against MS is tizanidine hydrochloride (Zanaflex), a new oral treatment for muscle spasticity!. Many people with MS experience muscle stiffening or spasms, particularly in the legs, which can be painful and uncontrollable!. Unlike baclofen (Lioresal), which has been the drug of choice, Zanaflex appears to control muscle spasms without leaving the legs feeling weak!.
The below link also covers Chinese Medicine and Herbal Formulas which you might find interesting!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Ruhamah,
I refer you to my reply to your question asking for the cause of MS!.
As yet, there is no known cure, but research marches on, maybe one day!.!.!.!.!.
Hope this helps
matador 89Www@Answer-Health@Com
I refer you to my reply to your question asking for the cause of MS!.
As yet, there is no known cure, but research marches on, maybe one day!.!.!.!.!.
Hope this helps
matador 89Www@Answer-Health@Com
No Hon there is not a cure yet, but there are some meds to help with it!.Www@Answer-Health@Com