MS Medication Breakthrough
There is new hope for the thousands of Americans suffering from M.S.
A novel drug, called Tysabri, has been shown in new studies to prevent the progression of the disease.
But does it come with a life-threatening side effect?
For patients like, Audrey Greenfeld, who suffers from relapsing multiple sclerosis, any new treatment is a welcome one. “I was diagnosed almost fifteen years ago. I basically have no strength in my right side, and it just kept getting worse,” says Audrey.
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NEW M.S. DRUG
New MS drugs are making it easier for MS patients to cope with the difficult illness.
“All of a sudden, sort of felt like the world, the rug was pulled from out under me. The weakness, the feeling, it’s a fatigue that’s very hard to explain,” says Joe Giles.
3 years ago, Joe Giles was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. He tried several medications but they were all giving his terrible side affects.
“There’s high fever, and severe muscle aches,” says Joe.
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M.S. AND ALZHEIMER’S DRUG
Taking a drug used for Alzheimer’s disease may help deal with the memory loss experienced by people with multiple sclerosis, according to a study published in the medical journal Neurology.
The finding could help the large percentage, nearly fifty percent of MS patients, who suffer from cognitive problems.
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M.S. TREATMENT
There is new research out that raises hope for individuals stricken with multiple sclerosis. The study, which examines the effectiveness of IVIG on treatment of MS patients, shows that a drug treatment can slow the development of symptoms and the damage the disease does to the brain.
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M.S. DRUG
“I was diagnosed with M.S. more than 30 years ago. Back then it was a virtual death sentence because there were no drugs to help you out.” Although her gait is slow, and she uses a cane, Zoe Koplowitz has fought multiple sclerosis since her diagnosis. She has run 18 marathons, finishing dead last each time.
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