http://multiplesclerosis.blogharbor.com/blog A Informative Site about Multiple Sclerosis (MS). en-us Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:06:09 -0600 Main Page Blogware All About MS http://multiplesclerosis.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2008/1/16/3468561.html http://multiplesclerosis.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2008/1/16/3468561.html Sat, 09 May 2009 22:09:19 -0600 I encourage you to leave a comment for me. You may email me at MS.comments@AllAboutMS.ca Please be advised that by emailing me you are giving me your permission Main Page All About MS http://multiplesclerosis.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/7/25/4265868.html http://multiplesclerosis.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/7/25/4265868.html Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Natalizumab is an antibody directed against integrin alpha4 that reduces disease activity in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) by blocking migration of T and B cells into the Central Nervouse System (CNS). The goal of this study was Drug Trials Research All About MS http://multiplesclerosis.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/7/24/4265876.html http://multiplesclerosis.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/7/24/4265876.html Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:03:09 -0600 A flurry of innovative vaccine trials is in the offing as governments and regulatory agencies prepare for the probable launch of mass swine flu vaccination programs in the fall. The results of the trials could determine whether people Information Research All About MS http://multiplesclerosis.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/7/24/4264758.html http://multiplesclerosis.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/7/24/4264758.html Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Researchers at the University of Antwerp are currently comparing 4 potential vaccines for H1N1v, also known as swine flu or Mexican flu. 300 to 400 volunteers will be recruited for the tests. 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A spinal needle is inserted, usually between the 3rd Information Spinal Tap (Lumbar Puncture) All About MS http://multiplesclerosis.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/7/20/4260447.html http://multiplesclerosis.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/7/20/4260447.html Mon, 20 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0600 Thank you for your comment on my blog. I did not write that article. I reported it from Associated Press - Jun. 29, 2009. I put Associated Press - Jun. 29, 2009 on the bottom of the article to indicate that I did not write it. But Emails from Readers Tysabri (Natalizumab) All About MS http://multiplesclerosis.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/7/19/4260442.html http://multiplesclerosis.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/7/19/4260442.html Sun, 19 Jul 2009 15:03:51 -0600 Do you think it is possible that the MRI my neurologist gave me a few years ago would not have shown anything at the time b/c the condition wasn’t severe enough at the time? I’m just wondering if I should get tested again or if it is highly unlikely that it is related to ms? The double vision apparently was just 'one of those things that sometimes happens' with my strong vision prescription. . and Emails from Readers All About MS http://multiplesclerosis.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/7/19/4260430.html http://multiplesclerosis.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/7/19/4260430.html Sun, 19 Jul 2009 14:50:30 -0600 Generalized Anxiety Disorder – often called G.A.D (as in Gee Ah Dee not gad). This disorder causes chronic anxiety, even when there is not outward cause of it. 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I am a 41 year old woman with RRMS, diagnosed Emails from Readers All About MS http://multiplesclerosis.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/7/13/4252933.html http://multiplesclerosis.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/7/13/4252933.html Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0600 company said late Friday it confirmed the presence of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, or PML, on Tuesday. Biogen said the patient, who lives outside the U.S., had been using Tysabri for 30 months. Three of the ten Information All About MS http://multiplesclerosis.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/7/12/4252930.html http://multiplesclerosis.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/7/12/4252930.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 11:38:18 -0600 Kineta, Inc. of Seattle and Airmid Incorporated of Redwood City, CA jointly announce an agreement in which a Kineta subsidiary has acquired exclusive commercial rights to a portfolio of novel therapeutic compounds from Airmid. 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Increased, diminished, or absent reflexes can MS Glossary All About MS http://multiplesclerosis.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/7/3/4243953.html http://multiplesclerosis.blogharbor.com/blog/_archives/2009/7/3/4243953.html Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:53:36 -0600 Discomfort or pain in your legs which worsens at night or when resting A strong urge to move your legs for relief Itching, pulling, creepy-crawly, tugging, or gnawing Drug Trials Restless Leg Syndrome