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by kitminden
Sat May 11, 2013 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Beta Glucan
Replies: 4
Views: 4428

Re: Beta Glucan

Were you able to find any good research on beta-glucan?
by kitminden
Mon Apr 15, 2013 4:26 am
Forum: Drug Pipeline
Topic: BG-12
Replies: 4
Views: 4000

Re: BG-12

BG-12 or Tecfidera is a Nrf2 activator. It is expected to offer protection against brain lesions, and to work with the immune system in a different way than existing MS DMTs. It may be the best of what's available by prescription. Tecfidera has been tested for those with RRMS, but it is being prescr...
by kitminden
Mon Apr 15, 2013 4:02 am
Forum: Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI)
Topic: List of all CCSVI groups, communities, organizations
Replies: 10
Views: 2932

Re: List of all CCSVI groups, communities, organizations

There are many groups on Facebook. I'd be glad to introduce you to a some people. You might establish a page or group there to invite people to be in contact with you. I am Kit Minden on facebook. Friend me there.
by kitminden
Sat Apr 06, 2013 5:23 pm
Forum: Copaxone
Topic: i got extra copaxone
Replies: 2
Views: 2378

Re: i got extra copaxone

Don't understand what b12 anemia has to do with copaxone. If you are taking copaxone for MS... or do they think you don't have MS? Or are you pursuing a different therapy for MS?
by kitminden
Thu Jan 31, 2013 7:39 pm
Forum: Copaxone
Topic: Copaxone with Acthar Gel?
Replies: 2
Views: 2904

Re: Copaxone with Acthar Gel?

I did not find any reference tot he two together outside of that they do not conflict normally, searching both with Google and in Science Direct. I would not take Acthar unless necessary for exacerbations. Hopefully, you will be able to try BG-12 when it comes out as it looks more effective. Side ef...
by kitminden
Sun Dec 23, 2012 6:25 am
Forum: Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI)
Topic: CCSVI in Kuwait
Replies: 1
Views: 2990

Re: CCSVI in Kuwait

This woman had the procedure with Dr. Sinan in Alexandria, Egypt
by kitminden
Tue Jul 10, 2012 11:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MS pain
Replies: 2
Views: 1758

Re: MS pain

Is it at all swollen? If so, ask docs about edema and lymphedema. Try this - get a box of Epsom salts and mix 1/2 c boiling water with 1/2 c salts - they are really magnesium crystals. When it cools, apply to arm and any other parts that ache. Magnesium can be used transdermally to stop spasms and p...
by kitminden
Mon Jul 09, 2012 11:28 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Husband of an MS patient
Replies: 16
Views: 4670

Re: Husband of an MS patient

Hi Dave Depression is normal with MS, not just because it's depressing, but also because it throws off the body's chemistry. when you or your wife are low, try taking a bi-carb or 1/4 tsp baking soda in a couple oz water and drink it down. (If it works you can buy it in capsules on amazon.) (Don't t...

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