This Is MS Multiple Sclerosis Community: Knowledge & Support

There are two very important studies of which everyone needs to be aware. The first shows that the use of interferons such as Betaseron results in gray matter atrophy (brain shrinkage). Here is a link:

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The second study shows that when the interferons cause the development of antibodies, these antibodies cause a worsening of MS symptoms -- even long after taking the medicine is stopped. Here's a link to that study:

http://www.takingcontrolofmultiplescler ... BS_108.pdf

This stuff is shocking and we need to make sure everyone is aware of these problems.

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Hi Rebecca,
That's an interesting paper that you have referenced. I will certainly have to obtain the full article. In addition to the other study mentioned above, you may wish to review the third figure in the following post and also read the linked abstract. http://www.thisisms.com/ftopicp-60622.html#60622



I'm not trying to persuade anyone that Avonex is great, I'm merely noting that there has been conflicting evidence published in the past.

NHE