there are different reasons for this: · the medication is absorbed into the body better if there is food in the stomach (e.g., calcium, nelfinavir, sertraline) · the medication can cause stomach upset, and food can help prevent this (e.g., dexamethasone, diclofenac, carbamazepine) · the medication is needed to help the body process the meal (e.g., pancreatic enzymes, lactase)   more »

Iron is essential for virtually all types of cells and organisms. The significance of iron for brain function is reflected by the presence of receptors for transferrin on brain capillary endothelial cells. Iron imbalance is associated with pro-inflammatory cytokines and   more »

During the first year on the diet, red meat is not allowed, including pork. Of the   more »

MR images of the spine are clearer and more detailed than with other imaging methods. This detail makes MRI an invaluable tool in early diagnosis and evaluation of many   more »

Gadolinium is a contrast agent. Infused into the bloodstream a few minutes before an MRI, it lights up areas where immune-system cells are leaking out of tiny blood vessels and into the central nervous system. This is a hallmark of active inflammation, a key   more »

SWANK DIET DAIRY PRODUCTS. All dairy products must be non-fat or contain no more than 1 gram of saturated fat per serving. The recommended daily amount is two   more »

"We think this will be a huge boost for the science," said acting NIH director Raynard Kington. "This was the right policy for the agency at this point in time." The limit will disappoint some researchers who wanted to use a broader variety of cells. But it still means that perhaps   more »

A lumbar puncture is performed to check for special proteins in the CSF called immunoglobulins. These proteins are produced by something called ‘B lymphocytes’. B lymphocytes are overactive   more »

Health Canada has approved an expanded indication for glatiramer acetate injection (Copaxone) to include the treatment of patients who have experienced a single demyelinating event, accompanied by abnormal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)   more »

First off, I lay on my stomach while they inserted a very long needle into my back. I actually felt the needle - not any pain, but definitely pressure. I could feel it being twisted about a little bit,   more »

Dantrolene belongs to a group of medicines known as muscle relaxants. Dantrolene capsules are used to treat people with chronic muscle spasms caused by conditions such as cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, or spinal cord injury. Dantrolene   more »

The bottom line is brief: uncontrolled MS damages to the central nervous system --the brain and spinal cord— and for many people the damage will, in time   more »

I HAVE TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA,... IM TOLD IT FROM MS,,

 

CAN YOU HELP ME SIFT THROUGH THE FACTS?

 

THANKS

 

CATH

 

Hi Cath,

 

Please do a search for Trigeminal neuralgia on my blog.  I have posted a lot of information there.  I am very interested in this awful pain because I also have trigeminal neuralgia. 

 

Bonnie

 

The conversation with your pharmacist is a two-way street: both parties should be listening, asking questions, and offering information. The pharmacist should ask you for relevant information about your medical history, tell you about the medication, and answer your questions. You should ask questions, talk about your concerns, and provide any necessary health information   more »

Pharmacists are dynamic, patient-oriented professionals committed to fulfilling the health care needs of their patients. Pharmacy is a profession that is expanding in new directions to   more »