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In a related train of thought, why don't researchers look at the use of DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) as a treatment option? One of the many functions of DHEA in the body is its conversion into testosterone when the body needs more. It also declines with age. The following is a nice summary of some ...

Shayk, I had read about the trial for ginseng off of the NMSS website, but was unaware of the details until you had posted them. It looks like the trial will be using American Ginseng , which is different from Panax Ginseng (also known as Asian Ginseng) . Use of Ginseng in Medicine with Emphasis on ...

EyeDoc, I would suggest taking a look at this thread that discusses Neurodegenration from Mitochondrial Insufficiency. As you may know, our mitochondria are the energy powerhouses of our cells. My guess is that MS fatigue is largely a result of this deficient process in MS patients. Personally, I ta...

You may want to try storing the capusles in the refrigerator. A dietician I saw while in the hospital for a relapse suggested it to me. It does the trick for me. And I think avoiding any hot liquids is a good idea too.

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I am not sure if this has been brought up, but NAC may also be an excitotoxin. As the acetylated version of the sulfur amino acid, l-Cysteine it may share many of the same properties. I got the following information off a reputable supplement/nutrition website that has a lot of information about var...

Off of David Wheldon's website: Vitamin D is vital for the maintenance of the blood/brain barrier. Not only may a mild Vitamin D deficiency allow ingress of Chl pneumoniae; it may also activate quiescent infections. The number of active white-matter lesions seen on MRI in persons with MS closely fol...

As for another supplement that may help with BBB permeability, any food or supplement containing proanthocyanosides or anthocyanosides should help stengthen the endothelial lining of the BBB. Anthocyanosides are found in berries, particularly blueberries and bilberries (European cousin). In Europe, ...

bromley wrote: I would like to hear from others about how they cope with the losses and uncertainty related to this disease. I was dx two years ago with RR at 39. Completely out of the blue. ... She is suggesting that I try an anti-depressant for six months and try some counselling. ... I feel the ...

Here is an interesting link with a summary of psychoneuroimmunology research, http://www.bcaction.org/Pages/SearchablePages/1992Newsletters/Newsletter014C.html Though dated, it highlights some of the more interesting findings. And with what we know about NK cell activity and MS disease activity, it ...

You're welcome. I too have had to learn to give up on my tendency to want to control everything. I once got a great piece of advice from my aunt. I was talking to her shortly after my relapse this year in Feb, and was telling her how the worst part of this disease is that it is so unpredictable (sxs...

Hi Bromley, Let me just start by introducing myself. I have been a long time lurker of this site, but decided to finally join after reading your post. I was diagnosed with RR'MS about 6 months ago. I am a 29 yo male. I have probably been dealing with this disease for about 6 years, though like many ...