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My roommate was recently diagnosed with MS and perscribed Avonex. Has Avonex been proven to relieve the symptoms of MS? What are the side effects?
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How well does the treatment from/for Avonex work for multiple sclerosis?
I have been having problems with relapsing of my multiple sclerosis (MS). How well does the treatment from/of Avonex work to combat this?
What are the indications for Avonex?
What are the the indications for the Avonex Drug.
How old does someone live after being diagnosed with MS?
Before our modern medications, people with MS may have had a shorter life expectancy due to death from complications of progressive MS. Without treatment, people who have relapsing MS have about a 50% chance of it changing over to secondary progressive MS within 10 years, and they have far more chance of death due to complications when that occurs. With today's medications and early diagnosis and treatment, people with MS have lifespans which are comparable to those without MS. ======= Hi I've had MS for over 50 years. and I'm still here (with attitude). Also I know people with MS in their late 80's and 90's and they are still here. The trick is to keep yourself healthy, exercize, watch what you eat and take advantage to the medication that is available today. I personally use Avonex but there are many good treatment options. and like the person before me wrote, MS does not kill you complications from something else does but that can be true for anyone with or without MS. Most the people I know with MS are living normal lifespans same as people without MS. Go to some of the MS websites like; National MS society or MS society of America etc. Google MS for MS organizations they are massive. ALSO, you can go to a MS chat room and discuss your ms with other ms'rs like MSWorld.org or PeoplewithMS.org (or Com) I always get the last part confussed! LOL. Good Luck
What is cellcept?
Cellcept is a medication normally used in heart or liver transplant patients to prevent organ rejection. Cellcept lowers immune system response. However, Cellcept has also recently been shown to be effective in slowing down the progression of Multiple Sclerosis. Several clinical trials are in progress combining Cellcept with the subcutaneous interferon treatment Avonex. Results are promising, and could potentially be a viable treatment for patients with Primary-Progressive MS (PPMS). Cellcept is also an off-label treatment for lupus. It is an effective immunosuppresent.
How is multiple sclerosis treated by doctors?
Standard treatment consists of an exercise program, diet modification, and medication. Three relatively new drugs may be prescribed: beta-interferon A (Avonex), which can limit the progressions of disability
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Yes depends how much
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What are common side effects while using Avonex?
I've heard a lot about the drug Avonex. My doctor recently suggested it but I am nervous about starting yet another new prescription. Are the common side effects easy to avoid or treat?
What is the prognosis of a 50 year old with ms?
Great! Now that there is a new treatment for MS that is giving amazing results. The treatment widens some narrowed blood vessels in the neck. This has eliminated the symptoms of MS in all the test patients who have had the procedure so far.
