Multiple Sclerosis

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Multiple sclerosis (MS), also known as "disseminated sclerosis" or "encephalomyelitis disseminata", is an inflammatory disease in which the fatty myelin sheaths around the axons of the brain and spinal cord are damaged, leading to demyelination and scarring as well as a broad spectrum of signs and symptoms.[1] Disease onset usually occurs in young adults, and it is more common in women.[1] It has a prevalence that ranges between 2 and 150 per 100,000.[2] MS was first described in 1868 by Jean...

cellcept was prescribed for me by neurologist for multiple sclerosis. Have had MS for 20 years and had symptom progression 2 years ago. Within 4 weeks I had almost complete turnaround with my MS disabilities. I could see better, was able to walk without my cane. I could swallow without choking. I speach and handwritting improved 100%. My doctor is with the Vanderbilt MS clinic. I have not been able to talk with anyone else with MS who has had such improvement. I have had no side effects. I must have CBC blood test every 6-8 weeks. Would like to hear if this is considered a break-through with other MS patients. I don't think FDA has approved cellcept for use in MS treatment. ## My mom has had MS for 25yrs, has been wheelchair bound since 1998, we tried Avenox, Copaxon, Betaseron shot...

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I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2008. Over the years my nerve pain has gotten a lot worse. The pain has gotten so bad that it's ruining my life. I cant walk due to my legs not working correctly and experiencing a loss of all balance. I have pain everywhere but it's the worst in my feet. My Dr. has me on 10 mg oxycodone for about 5 years now. I was on percocet prior but I worried about my liver with all the acetaminophen. My problem is I'm not sure if I have built a tolerance or if I should be taking more at a time but it's not doing much for me. My pain never goes away. The pills slightly take the edge off for about an hour. That's it! I have tried 3 different types and strengths of pain patches and they didn't do anything. I tried morphine with the sa...

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Is it possible to go to the emergency room to have narcotics prescribed for multile sclerosis pain ## Is it possible? Yes, but not very likely. In most instances, they are going to want to know why your personal doctor isn't prescribing something and they will worry that you are drug seeking. Most ERs don't routinely give them out anymore, since their prescribing practices are so closely scrutinized by the FDA. Have you tried consulting your regular doctor for a solution? ## Yes, in a perfect world. We all know this is not.

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I started Lyrica in Nov. 2007. Two months later my feet went numb and they never recovered. It is 24 hours a day. My neurologist blamed it on my MS but I still can't believe that, as I've brought up the topic even with a top MS specialist. However, I've said over and over that MS does NOT occur bilaterally, simultaneously. It's impossible and doing so would completely contradict a symptom widely known. So, I've researched until I have about had enough. Today, my endocrinologist suggested I look at my medicines. Over the past years I have tried to eliminate and return to them. There are two that I haven't touched, one is Lamictal, the other is LYRICA. The reason I'm here is because, a year after my numbness started, I began having the most godawful exhaustion ...

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ive had m.s. over 22yrs,had a slip and fall in 08,after 1st surgery,had multiple more back to back,due to hosp negligance,was in nursing home w/central line in m y neck.knee is bone on bone,i cant find a pain clinic doc willing to prescribe meds..norco 10/325's fine for the day,one 4 mg dilaudid for the night...instead they want to turn me away,sayin they arent accepting any new patients,(though i have medicare a+b,and medicaid)..or they want to treat me by injections,no pills... ## What is your general location? That may enable people that know a good doctor in your area to make a recommendation. Additionally, are you asking for medications right away? If you are, then most doctors will see that as drug seeking behavior and will react by not prescribing anything. If you've take...

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for multiple sclerosis ## What are the side effects of Gavapentin? ## The correct drug name, in this case, is Gabapentin. It is an anticonvulsant, that's also used to treat certain types of nerve pain. Its side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, weight gain and peripheral edema. Are there any questions? You can learn more Gabapentin details here.

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I have multiple sclerosis that cause leg pains and body pains. ## Hi Meletha, I'm very sorry to hear about your condition. But to answer your question, Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen is a narcotic analgesic used to treat moderate to severe pain. 5/325 is regarded as one of the lowest doses you can get, so god forbid in the event that things escalate, there is always room to ask your doctor for a stronger version of the same medication. You can also learn more about this drug on the page for Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Details I hope this helps!

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for multiple sclerosis ## I am not sure if the medication I have in mind is specifically for MS related pain, but from what I understand it is mostly for relapsing-remitting MS and secondary progressive MS with relapses. It is called Rebif, active ingredient Interferon Beta 1a. Is that what you have in mind or could it be a different name?? ## Rebif is a shot, not for pain but to help stop relapses in M.S. I have M.S., there is no pill just for pain for M.S. We use the same meds as anyone: Norco, Fentanyl, Neurontin, etc. ## Is Rebut used in extreme headaches due to a pulled neck muscle and severed neck vertebrae? If not, what is the suggestion? ## I have a co-worker that is killing herself with a pain med that I only know it starts with an R. She acts as if she is drunk and drives in t...

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I take Tysabri for multiple sclerosis. I am struggling with arthritis pain, as I can't take immuno suppresant therapy with Tyasabri. My only drug allergy is to sulfa. Is Diclofenac an option? ## I checked several interaction databases and none of them listed any problems with taking these two drugs together. Of course, the best judge of what is safe for you to use is going to be your doctor. ## What pain pill can help nerve pain from a severed arm, plus chronic ankylosing spondylitis? ## I receive a Tysabri infusion for M.S. - Can I take Diclofenac for muscle pain?

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I have multiple sclerosis and my doctor gave me movantik I took it for 3 days and it worked but I went into terrible withdrawal. It worked then it stopped working. another person told me to take it with linzess and I did not go. two nights ago I took miralax I went to the bathroom yesterday a few times however today I am so bloated i am afraid. please help ## Hello, Rifka! How are you? Linzess is known to cause bloating as a side effect as reported by the FDA, the Miralax can also cause it. It can also be a symptom of constipation, thus you've got several good reasons for why you may be bloated. However, if you're concerned, you should consult your doctor, they may be able to help you alleviate it and perhaps give you a more accurate idea as to its cause. Are you on any other me...

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My fiance has Multiple Sclerosis and has been inyecting herself with Betaseron for over a year now, I would like to know if it's possible for her to use birth control pills and if there are any counterindications when combined with the previous drug. Also, besides the obvious barrier methods and of course abstinence, is there any other birth control methods available to us as a couple? I did noticed this condition is suffered mainly by women, so I was surprised when I was not able to quickly find any info on the subject with a quick google search. ## There are no medical professionals on this site and no one, even a doctor, who does not know all the details of her condition or her medication usage could recommend anything. I suggest she speak to her doctor to find out what the best ...

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I am in palliative care for Multiple sclerosis, Small vessel vasculitis, kidney and heart failure. I also have Cerebral palsy w/spina bifida. I have severe spine degeneration from scoliosis. I can't take NSAIDs anymore. I am allowed only 15mg morphine 3x per day, short acting. I am 65 yrs.old. Doctors tell me I am at risk of respiratory arrest because I also take 1mg of clonazepam 2x daily. I'm in palliative care because I dying, they just can't put a timeline on it. I used to get 100 mg morphine 3x daily w/ norcos for breakthrough pain, for 20 years. I was able to walk, work as a paralegal, garden, ride my horse, go to school. Now I am mostly confined to a wheelchair, due to the FDA "guidelines" for pain mgmt., even though doctors are allowed to give much higher dos...

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I have been on subutex for 5 years as I have multiple sclerosis and it was prescribed for pain. I am into my 3rd day off of subutex and I feel terrible. Does anyone know how long I am going to feel this bad Is there anything I can take to help this terrible withdrawal. I feel like my skin is crawling and I keep thinking maybe I should go back on it. I had been on 32 mg.for a couple of years then I went down to 24 mg for several months then 16 mg for 6 months then 8 mg for a few months then 2 mg twice a day and then 1 mg in the am and 2 in the pm and then stopped I thank anyone who can help me with their words. I pray and read the bible but I just thought I needed to reach out for help ## I am very sorry that you are suffering. Have things improved, at all? I know the withdrawals can be ...

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I was diagnosed with Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis 8 years ago. I also have no L5S1 disc in my spine from an old car accident. I have chronic/constant neck spasms from the MS as well as from the spine spasms. I have tried valium, gabepenton, lyrica and flexeril. I had trigger point injections in my neck/shoulders. No relief at all. My Neuro wants to do another trigger point injection himself. But what is that going to do for the spasms in my back and the ones I get in my legs from time to time? He will not prescribe ANY pain medications. I requested Vicodin, since I had a short prescription from a busted blood vessel in my hip from my MS injectable medication that messed me up pretty bad. I actually felt half normal! It was great because I didn't feel "dopey", I was...

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Ponesimod

Ponesimod, sold under the brand name Ponvory, is a medication for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS).[1][5] The most common side effects include upper respiratory tract infection, hepatic transaminase elevation, and hypertension.[1][5] Ponesimod was approved for medical use in the United States in March 2021[1][5] and in the European Union in June 2021.[6] Contents 1 Clinica...

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Ponesimod, sold under the brand name Ponvory, is a medication for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS).[1][5] The most common side effects include upper respiratory tract infection, hepatic transaminase elevation, and hypertension.[1][5] Ponesimod was approved for medical use in the United States in March 2021[1][5] and in the European Union in June 2021.[6] Contents 1 Clinica...

Natalizumab-sztn

Natalizumab, sold under the brand name Tysabri among others, is a medication used to treat multiple sclerosis and Crohn's disease.[3] It is a humanized monoclonal antibody against the cell adhesion molecule α4-integrin.[3] It is given by intravenous infusion every 28 days.[3] The drug is believed to work by reducing the ability of inflammatory immune cells to attach to and pass through the cell layers lining the intestines and blood–b...

Natalizumab

Natalizumab, sold under the brand name Tysabri among others, is a medication used to treat multiple sclerosis and Crohn's disease.[3] It is a humanized monoclonal antibody against the cell adhesion molecule α4-integrin.[3] It is given by intravenous infusion every 28 days.[3] The drug is believed to work by reducing the ability of inflammatory immune cells to attach to and pass through the cell layers lining the intestines and blood–b...

Ocrelizumab

Ocrelizumab, sold under the brand name Ocrevus, is a pharmaceutical drug for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). It is a humanized anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody.[3] It targets CD20 marker on B lymphocytes and hence is an immunosuppressive drug.[4] Ocrelizumab binds to an epitope that overlaps with the epitope to which rituximab binds.[4] It was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in March 2017,[5] and th...