December 9, 2007
· Filed under Living with M.S. · Tagged emotional stress, hot temperature, M.S., ms exacerbation, multiple scleorisis, stress
How often did you hear this? “Take care of yourself!” Everybody should take this saying serious. But people with Multiple Sclerosis should not only listen, but also act accordingly. If you are like every other person you know that you can get sick if you take your child into the sick child waiting room at your pediatrician. But people with MS have other things to look out for that might cause major trouble along the way. This doesn’t mean that attacks might come for no reason. But some attacks or flare-ups might come your way because you invited them to join you for a while.
Here are some examples of things that you should avoid (if you can):
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December 9, 2007
· Filed under ABC drugs · Tagged Avonex, betaseron, copaxone, liver function test, medications metabolized in liver, Rebif
You may have heard that medications are either metabolized in the kidneys or in the liver. Avonex is a medication that is metabolized in the liver and therefore it is essential for you to get your liver tested on a regular basis. My doctor is checking my blood every 6 months to see whether my liver is still working or if I need stay away from Avonex for a while. In fact, Avonex Betaseron, Copaxone and Rebif all can cause liver damage.
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