Multiple Sclerosis - Charity Walk

[fifty shades of blade]

Hers was Beta Interferon

Yeah, I was referring to the chemo treatment known as hsct or ahsct. Beta Interferon (branded as Avonex) was the first DMT ever available for managing relapsing remitting MS in the UK, introduced in 2001.

Some promising work ongoing regarding remyelination trials (e.g Octopus trial in UK) , plus the impact of BTK inhibitors for slowing down disability progression and impacting what is known as 'smouldering MS'

 

[grena blade]

Yeah, I was referring to the chemo treatment known as hsct or ahsct. Beta Interferon (branded as Avonex) was the first DMT ever available for managing relapsing remitting MS in the UK, introduced in 2001.

Some promising work ongoing regarding remyelination trials (e.g Octopus trial in UK) , plus the impact of BTK inhibitors for slowing down disability progression and impacting what is known as 'smouldering MS'

I've had ms 17 yrs been on a few different dmt over the years been on kesimpta now for a year fingers crossed this keeps me going

 

[fifty shades of blade]

I've had ms 17 yrs been on a few different dmt over the years been on kesimpta now for a year fingers crossed this keeps me going

That's deemed as one of the most effective DMTs available. Its a monoclonal antibody and works by targeting B cells in the lymph nodes. Its these cells that mistakenly target the myelin sheath. Hope it is working for you. Any concerns speak to your MS Nurse in the first instance.

 

[grena blade]

That's deemed as one of the most effective DMTs available. Its a monoclonal antibody and works by targeting B cells in the lymph nodes. Its these cells that mistakenly target the myelin sheath. Hope it is working for you. Any concerns speak to your MS Nurse in the first instance.

The great thing also it's easy to administer and touch wood no side effects

 

[fifty shades of blade]

just for awareness, Dr Giovanonni who is a now retired MS expert neuro, worked primarily at Barts and London, has a great website which covers so many aspects of MS treatments, news and more.https://gavingiovannoni.substack.com/