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Source • IVUS animation
on Thu May 23, 2013 10:32 am Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI) IVUS animation Hi http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=en ... 1kIHf24qGc Rici more ... Statistics : 3 Replies \|\| 70 Views Post by Rici
Source • update on Tysabri--May 2013
on Thu May 23, 2013 9:32 am Tysabri (Antegren or Natalizumab) update on Tysabri--May 2013 According to e-healthme, a reporting site which is based on reports by the FDA and self-reporting of actual patients, on May 22, 2013-- 90,168 people reported to have side effects when taking Tysabri. Among them, 665 people (0.74%) have died. http://www.ehealthme.com/ds/tysabri/death ... more ... Statistics : 3 Replies \|\| 101 Views Post by cheerleader
Source • Anyone know a doctor who prescribes ldn in virginia?
on Thu May 23, 2013 7:04 am Low Dose Naltrexone Anyone know a doctor who prescribes ldn in virginia? Hi, my name is Erica. I was diagnosed with RRMS in 2010 at the age of 21.. The doctor I was working with was rude and didn't seem concerned with me at all. I was going to the vcu hospital. I ... more ... Statistics : 1 Post \|\| 46 Views Post by ekfloyd89
Source • Immune cell activation in multiple sclerosis
on Thu May 23, 2013 3:01 am General Discussion Immune cell activation in multiple sclerosis New indicator molecules visualise the activation of auto-aggressive T cells in the body as never before. Biological processes are generally based on events at the molecular and cellular level. To understand what happens in the course of infections, diseases or normal bodily functions, scientists ... more ... Statistics : 5 Replies \|\| 158 Views Post by squiffy2
Source • Wahls diet for non-meat eaters?
on Wed May 22, 2013 11:57 pm Diet Wahls diet for non-meat eaters? Does anyone know if Dr. Wahl's diet can be effectively adapted for those if us who are vegetarian? We eat fish, but no other meat. Wondered if there is a way around the grass-fed meat, organ meat, and bone broth? Also wondered if any beans ... more ... Statistics : 2 Post \|\| 61 Views Post by doctormarsha
Source • Brain lesions Vs Spinal lesions
on Wed May 22, 2013 3:19 pm General Discussion Brain lesions Vs Spinal lesions Question: ... And I am not sure if I can phrase it right, but I will do my best! .. My head MRI showed 6 lesions ... neck and spinal MRI were normal. With my recent dx of MS, which started with Optic Neuritis, I ... more ... Statistics : 4 Replies \|\| 216 Views Post by Twistedangel
Source • New to MS ...and have questions
on Wed May 22, 2013 2:53 pm Introductions New to MS ...and have questions Hi everyone! I am new to this site and was diagnosed with MS at the beginning of March. ... In January I woke up one morning with blurred vision in my right eye. After 2 weeks of this, with increasing pain upon moving the ... more ... Statistics : 3 Replies \|\| 77 Views Post by Twistedangel
Source • Is this article related to MS?
on Wed May 22, 2013 2:51 pm Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI) Is this article related to MS? A question for the experts Looking around in pubmed I have found an interesting article about lesion evolution. It seems to refer to MS lesion evolution, but they never say it explicitly. What do you think? If true, this would be against the vascular ... more ... Statistics : 4 Replies \|\| 129 Views Post by frodo
Source • Sun exposure promotes nitric oxide release
on Wed May 22, 2013 12:41 pm Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI) Sun exposure promotes nitric oxide release http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/260247.php Quote: In the landmark study, the researchers found that when sunlight touches our skin, a compound called nitric oxide that helps lower blood pressure, is released into our blood vessels. Quote: The researchers note that rates of high blood ... more ... Statistics : 11 Replies \|\| 225 Views Post by pairOdime
Source • Not dx'd yet, and not comfortable with my neuro
on Wed May 22, 2013 12:22 pm General Discussion Not dx'd yet, and not comfortable with my neuro Hi (I will appologize now as I see that I've written a small novel here ) I am new here, and really just want to get some opinions on what I'm experiencing. ... more ... Statistics : 2 Post \|\| 66 Views Post by jillp