Posted by Maria-Professional Networkers on December 16, 2002 at 18:18:16:
In Reply to: ms fategue posted by ROBERT EASTOUGH on December 14, 2002 at 05:18:06:
Hi!
We are not medical doctors but, here is the information that we have read re: MS and prescription drugs.
Many scientists believe that Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is caused by an unidentified virus, possibly contracted when the individual was in their teens or younger. MS may also be an autoimmune condition with the immune system mistakenly attacking the myelin sheath. A genetic predisposition to viral infection is also suggested as a possible cause of MS. Other possible causes are thought to be pesticides, chemicals, or mercury poisoning. There are a number of prescription medications which may be effective at reducing the underlying inflammation and which may slow the immune system's attack on its own nervous system.
They include:
Copaxone (Glatiramer acetate)
Medrol etc. (Methylprednisolone)
Rebif (Interferon beta-1a)
Betaseron etc. (Interferon beta-1b)
Avonex (Interferon beta-1a)
Deltasone etc. (Prednisone)
After consulting with your doctor, you may also want to consider the following nutritional supplements:
Transfer factors-Support immune function by suppressing or inducing immune response.
Essential Fatty Acids-Found to be deficient in those with MS. Support immune and nervous systems.
Calcium and Magnesiumc-Helpful to maintain muscle strength and function as well as support the nervouse system.
Grape Seed Extract-Support against free radicals that can have damaging effects on nervous system.
Vitamin C-Helpful to support immune function and scavenge free radicals.
Methylsulfonyl-methane (MSM)-Useful for healthy cell and muscle maintenance.
Here is a testimony:
I have fibromyalgia and multiple sclerosis (MS). I just have been in lots and lots of pain for years. It started with migraines when I was younger and then I had polio when I was 28. From that time on, the pain and the chronic migraines just got worse and worse. Finally, I ended up in bed and felt like I was a piece of cooked spaghetti because I lost all my strength from my neck down. I couldn't walk and I couldn't function. I had used a lot of herbs, I had been to a lot of doctors, and had used alternative remedies for years.
A friend talked me into using a product containing transfer factors. I started out feeling just a little bit more strength if I lay in bed. I got a little bit stronger and a little bit stronger. I noticed I could at least get up with a cane or something like that for a little bit of time. Little by little I got stronger and then I had more time between my episodes. Finally after about two and a half months on that product, I felt really, really good and didn't have a lot of episodes until I went outside and started pulling weeds. That kind of knocked me down again for a day.
I have also been using a product for the pain that contains Methyl sulfonyl methane (MSM), Boswellia serrata, Grape extract, Devil's Claw, Alpha lipoic acid, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Malic acid and more, which has just been fantastic. Whenever I start feeling the pain come on, I use that product.
Later, I tried a product with transfer factors, zinc, maitake and shiitake mushrooms, IP6, cordyceps, thymic factors, manans and beta glucan. I had a little bit more cleansing go on, so I backed off the amount I was using. I'm just doing great. In fact I'm out jumping on the trampoline with the grandkids sometimes. I do have to watch it a little bit and get some rest. But I've never been down like I was last year. It's just been fantastic.
S. H.
Utah