The number of women affected by MS increased by 50% during the interval between 1980 and 1990, compared to the number of cases in men , which is almost the same every year, indicate the latest research of US Department of Health and Human services.
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Medicines that contain the interferon beta are similar to the natural interferon generated by the body in case of activation of the immune system when it needs to fight a disease. These medications proved their efficiency in case of viral infections and were also very helpful in problems involving the immune system.
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Glatiramer acetate is a myelin like protein. Its means or the method it has to fight MS haven't been totally figured, but it seems to act as an obstruction to the body's attack over the myelin coat.
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Medication belonging to the corticosteroid class that includes methylprednisone, prednisone and dexamethasone reduce the inflammation inside the brain and spinal cord.
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Mitoxantrone has been used in the past for prostate cancer and leukemia but latest research proved its immunosuppressant character and thus, its efficiency in dealing with MS. By reducing the activity of the immune system, mitoxantrone slows the activity of MS and decreases the frequency of relapses.
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MS represents a real challenge to the cognitive and physical functions. In order to reduce the damage caused to these functions, rehabilitation is required.
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The kind of program that you need to attend and the frequency of the sessions are dictated by the persistence and the severity of MS symptoms in your case. These programs are designed to return you the lost mobility. For mild symptoms, occasionally therapy is all that it takes, but severe cases should be daily treated.
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A form of vitamin V3 called nicotinamide adenine dinucleotine (NAD) is considered by researchers to be a potential way to prevent severe long term disabilities.
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There are three times more chances for a smoker to develop MS than non – smokers.
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To better understand MS, a person should know at first what the central nervous system (CNS) is.
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Cases of sclerosis have been described since 1396. Saint Lidwina of Holland may have suffered from this condition. The court doctor that examined Lidwina said: “Believe me, there is no cure for this illness; it comes directly from God. Even Hippocrates and Gallenus would not be of any help here.”
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