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Eligible age to consider stopping MS treatment?

Has anyone's doctor told them that they were of an eligible age to stop taking MS medication? What was the conversation with your doctor like? What were your thoughts on...

Has anyone tried functional electrical stimulation (FES)?

My legs are getting more spastic. I read that Functional Electrical Stimulation can help. FES uses low level electrical impulses to stimulate the peroneal nerve, which activates the muscles responsible...

Wheelchair cushion

I have MS and wheelchair bound but able to transfer… I need a new wheelchair cushion for my wheelchair one that helps prevent pressure sores from sitting for long periods...

Has anyone tried Botox to reduce spasticity?

I am having increasing spasticity in my legs. My foot drop and foot slap are getting worse, which is a tripping/falling hazard. I read that Botox injections can help. These...

To Depend or not to Depend

I recently got a new urologist who change my life. She told me that she could do a procedure that would last 6 months and will help quell chronic leakage...

Ampyra

I've read the early posts on Ampyra. My neuro started me on it two weeks ago. So far, no change. It apparently takes 6 weeks to have an effect. Meanwhile...

Compounded 4-Aminopyridine anyone?

My neurologist recommended the compound form because Ampyra 10mg was too high a dosage for me. I am diagnosed with "secondary progressive" MS, am 70 yrs. old, and have trouble...

Marijuana For Your MS Symptoms. What Are Your Thoughts And Experiences?

While it may still seem taboo to some, more and more people who suffer from MS are having their symptoms alleviated by the use of marijuana. I wrote about this...

What are your thoughts on Clinical Trials?

A clinical trial is when a new medication or treatment option is studied with a group of people. Have you ever taken part in a clinical trial? If so, how...

Stem cell treatment

Has anyone tried stem cell treatment for MS? If so, what was/is your experience? Would you recommend it or steer clear of it? Where did you have it done? Was...

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