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by ThisIsMA
Fri Apr 02, 2021 9:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Astra Zeneca vaccine with Fingolimod
Replies: 5
Views: 1698

Re: Astra Zeneca vaccine with Fingolimod

This is MS really should have a separate thread or survey where people with MS can report which type of vaccine they get and how it has affected them. Thanks for reporting on your vaccine experience.

How are you feeling now? I hope your symptoms are improving.
by ThisIsMA
Mon Aug 17, 2020 11:05 am
Forum: Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI)
Topic: Cortical Grey Matter Hypoxia in MS
Replies: 3
Views: 1926

Re: Cortical Grey Matter Hypoxia in MS

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1352458518791683 Multiple sclerosis disease progression: Contributions from a hypoxia–inflammation cycle Runze Yang, Jeff F Dunn First Published July 27, 2018 Abstract Hypoxia has been associated with multiple sclerosis (MS) and is an important area of ...
by ThisIsMA
Mon Aug 17, 2020 10:23 am
Forum: Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI)
Topic: Cortical Grey Matter Hypoxia in MS
Replies: 3
Views: 1926

Re: Cortical Grey Matter Hypoxia in MS

Open Access Published: 13 November 2015 Reduced cortical microvascular oxygenation in multiple sclerosis: a blinded, case-controlled study using a novel quantitative near-infrared spectroscopy method Runze Yang & Jeff F. Dunn Scientific Reports volume 5, Article number: 16477 (2015) Cite this ar...
by ThisIsMA
Mon Aug 17, 2020 9:43 am
Forum: Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI)
Topic: Cortical Grey Matter Hypoxia in MS
Replies: 3
Views: 1926

Re: Cortical Grey Matter Hypoxia in MS

Wow, THAT's an interesting study, isn't it? I have had only one brain MRI that measured my brain perfusion. The results of the MRI said I had reduced brain perfusion, but the comments did not quantify HOW reduced, what percentage less than normal was I? I found that frustrating and also to me at the...
by ThisIsMA
Sun Aug 02, 2020 7:22 pm
Forum: Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI)
Topic: New study: Cerebral hemodynamics in patients with multiple sclerosis
Replies: 0
Views: 1378

New study: Cerebral hemodynamics in patients with multiple sclerosis

Here is a study published online on June 17, 2020 that was conducted by Italian scientists. If someone else has already posted this study, I apologize for the repetition. It seemed like it might be relevant to CCSVI. I've copied the Highlights section below, but you can read the full study at: https...
by ThisIsMA
Fri Jun 19, 2020 12:13 pm
Forum: Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI)
Topic: Article on CCSVI in Veins and Lymphatics 2020; Volume 9:9053
Replies: 1
Views: 1940

Article on CCSVI in Veins and Lymphatics 2020; Volume 9:9053

Here is a link to a new article in Veins and Lymphatics 2020; Volume 9:9053. If someone else has already posted this, my apologies. I couldn't find any reference to it in my brief search of ThisIsMS CCSVI posts from this year. It discusses a re-analysis of the Brave Dreams trial, finding improved ou...
by ThisIsMA
Tue Jun 16, 2020 10:27 am
Forum: Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI)
Topic: Vascular malformations masquerading as demyelinating disease. May be the explanation?
Replies: 2
Views: 2998

Re: Vascular malformations masquerading as demyelinating disease. May be the explanation?

Wow, I'd sure like to read that study, but its behind a paywall. It does list the highlights of the study which include: Highlights • AVMs/dAVFs can mimic demyelinating disease like NMO, ADEM, or transverse myelitis. • Symptoms of vascular malformation can be worsened if treated with steroids. • In ...
by ThisIsMA
Tue Jun 16, 2020 9:33 am
Forum: Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI)
Topic: Endothelin-1 activates microglia
Replies: 2
Views: 1260

Re: Endothelin-1 activates microglia

Hi Frodo, This seems like an excellent study that Joan should know about if she hasn't already seen it. I don't see a link to the study though. Can you post one? Thanks!
by ThisIsMA
Tue Jun 16, 2020 9:25 am
Forum: Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI)
Topic: Bosentan and chemical CCSVI
Replies: 1
Views: 1189

Re: Bosentan and chemical CCSVI

Thanks Frodo, Another good clue to MS. A long time ago I had an MRI that said my brain had reduced oxygen. I was amazed the doctor didn't seem to want to try to fix that. Reduced oxygen makes so much sense. I feel groggy all the time. And even though I used to be very smart, I feel like I'm trying t...
by ThisIsMA
Tue Jun 16, 2020 8:55 am
Forum: Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI)
Topic: vascular problems in the MS eyes
Replies: 4
Views: 1230

Re: vascular problems in the MS eyes

Interesting study! 5 out of 7 subjects with MS had this, that's a high percentage (71.4 percent). Even though a very small sample size. Hopefully they'll follow up with a larger study. Thanks for posting this study.
by ThisIsMA
Fri Jan 11, 2019 9:56 am
Forum: Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI)
Topic: Beijing Institute--neurosurgeons treating jugular veins
Replies: 4
Views: 3307

Re: Beijing Institute--neurosurgeons treating jugular veins

Hi Joan, Thanks so much for posting this. I think everything you have done so far to contribute to the sharing of information about CCSVI has been extremely helpful. Its not your fault that the western world of medical research has the limitations it does. That's incredibly good news that China is m...
by ThisIsMA
Thu Jan 10, 2019 12:28 am
Forum: Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI)
Topic: eye research supporting CCSVI
Replies: 1
Views: 4003

Re: eye research supporting CCSVI

Hi Cece,

Great find! I think you should share that eye study with Dr Sclafani and Dr Zamboni, in case they aren't already aware of it.

M.A.
by ThisIsMA
Wed Jan 09, 2019 11:35 pm
Forum: Chronic Cerebrospinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI)
Topic: Coagulation dysfunction in multiple sclerosis
Replies: 2
Views: 2796

Re: Coagulation dysfunction in multiple sclerosis

Hi Jimmilegs, Thanks for posting this! I also read today that there is some evidence that aspirin (a blood thinner) may help with MS. https://www.alzforum.org/news/research-news/could-aspirin-day-keep-multiple-sclerosis-bay I do really like the idea of optimizing naturally occurring vitamins though,...
by ThisIsMA
Mon Sep 17, 2018 3:43 pm
Forum: Medical Marijuana
Topic: Cannabidiol attenuates EAE
Replies: 3
Views: 2825

Re: Cannabidiol attenuates EAE

Thanks for posting this!

I know its just mice, but it sure sounds hopeful.

CBD is legal where I'm located, so might be worth a try. I will keep searching ThisIsMS for more information on CBD oil for MS.
by ThisIsMA
Mon Sep 17, 2018 3:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Study on immune response in MS targets........
Replies: 3
Views: 1875

Re: Study on immune response in MS targets........

I found your old post from 2015 by searching for TLR9, which stands for Toll Like Receptor 9. The study you quoted and linked to seems related to this recent article in Scientific American titled: Brain’s Dumped DNA May Lead to Stress, Depression New research suggests genetic material from the mitoc...

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