Intrathecal methotrexate shows promising results on progressive Multiple Sclerosis patients
The Multiple Sclerosis Research Center of New York (MSRCNY), together with the International Multiple Sclerosis Management Practice (IMSMP), today announced that results from its Intrathecal Methotrexate Treatment in Multiple Sclerosis study have been published in this month's issue of Journal of Neurology.
This study reports on the feasibility of using intrathecal methotrexate (ITMTX) in treatment unresponsive multiple sclerosis (MS) patients with progressive forms of the disease....Read More - http://www.msrc.co.uk/index.cfm/fuseact ... ageid/1397
Intrathecal methotrexate shows promising results
Intrathecal methotrexate shows promising results
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This is interesting. My neuro mentioned it to me a few months ago but honestly I was too chicken to consider it. His personal experience with it was not great so I just wasn't comfortable with the idea since my progression is so slow and I am able to still work with my disabilities.
Are we talking about injections into the spinal cord at the site of the lesions? What are the risks?
Are we talking about injections into the spinal cord at the site of the lesions? What are the risks?
Primary Progressive, Onset 10 years ago at age 42, diagnosis 6 years ago, Vit D, Chinese Herbs, Exercise, yoga. So far tried antibiotics, fumaric acid and 4AP. Currently participant in the FTY720/PPMS Trial.<br />
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