Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group
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I was curious, with all the CCSVI and some other blood/circulatory hypotheses around MS, if there might be any connection to blood pressure and disease progression/severity. I have low blood pressure. More than once a nurse has assumed I work out a lot- which I don't. I think my last test was 80/60, but I'm not entirely sure as I forgot to write it down. I just called to make sure and I'll correct the numbers if they are wrong.
So far- 19 yrs- my MS has been 'benign'. Not absent, but no one would know unless I told them I have it.
There was also a study done recently
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-11/pu-fsn112310.php
Where the hypertension drug hydralazine was effective in combatting the pollutant acrolein, which is linked to MS. the drug is a vasodilator so, again, I wonder if this is all connected. I'm sure my neurologist will be thrilled when ask him about all of it tomorrow. Actually, he's really cool and won't roll his eyes.
But I thought a peer survey would be interesting too. So blood pressure? Disease severity? Changes to one or the other or both?
So far- 19 yrs- my MS has been 'benign'. Not absent, but no one would know unless I told them I have it.
There was also a study done recently
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2010-11/pu-fsn112310.php
Where the hypertension drug hydralazine was effective in combatting the pollutant acrolein, which is linked to MS. the drug is a vasodilator so, again, I wonder if this is all connected. I'm sure my neurologist will be thrilled when ask him about all of it tomorrow. Actually, he's really cool and won't roll his eyes.
But I thought a peer survey would be interesting too. So blood pressure? Disease severity? Changes to one or the other or both?
Take care,
Stay sane!
P.S...What's the layman's terms on all of this? I got that you were saying something about maybe circulatory issues being linked to MS or something. I feel so foggy right now, sorry. Hehe!