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Close Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Type: Progressive Relapsing MS

id like to find LIKE-MINDED multiple sclerosis patients to help make this an easier ride... Because, it's not.

Treatments

Copaxone Somewhat Helpful

took for 4 years and suffered multiple attacks. it could have been helpful, but i think positive effects were acheived by positive thoughts and thepower of the human spirit...

Physical Therapy Working / Worked

with MS, it is definitely easier to maneuver around with a fit body... as applies to everything, i guess... also, repetition helps with my balance issues...

Prednisone Working / Worked

good to treat minor flare-ups in their beginning. also good for coming down off of high doses of solumedrol. insaity may or may not ensue...

Provigil Working / Worked

definitely works to help fight fatigue, but has many negative effects for me: sweaty palms, racing mind, overheating, and its quite costly...

Rebif Not Working

i did not like the sick feeling the following day. plus', i relapsed...

Solumedrol Working / Worked

pretty aweful, though it ALWAYS helps with a debilitating attack. causes extreme mental despair and causes me to get "moon face" and gain weight.

Swimming Working / Worked

part of PT. low impact and can be fun too.

Tysabri Too Soon to Tell

ive taken 6 infusions as of 11/3/09. it has done nothing. in fact, i have gotten worse... i had SUPER high hopes for this one after hearing some of the wonder-stories from my neuro... looks to be another bummer...

Marijuana Working / Worked

helps for just about everything!

Close Vegetarians & Vegans
Type: Vegetarian

vegetarian since 1999.