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- Mon Mar 26, 2018 12:46 pm
- Forum: Forum: Events
- Topic: Thousand Dollars 4 A Cure
- Replies: 0
- Views: 14963
- Tue Sep 05, 2017 4:17 pm
- Forum: Forum: Events
- Topic: Western Pennsylvania NMO Support Group
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5562
Western Pennsylvania NMO Support Group
TBA - October 2017 NMO Support Group Meeting / Greensburg, PA
- Tue Sep 05, 2017 4:12 pm
- Forum: Forum: Brain and Brain Stem
- Topic: Brain Stem
- Replies: 0
- Views: 7391
Brain Stem
Brain stem The brain stem is the stem-like part of the base of the brain that is connected to the spinal cord. The brain stem controls the flow of messages between the brain and the rest of the body, and it also controls basic body functions such as breathing, swallowing, heart rate, blood pressure,...
- Tue Sep 05, 2017 2:58 pm
- Forum: Holistics
- Topic: Herbals and Nutraceuticals
- Replies: 0
- Views: 13274
Herbals and Nutraceuticals
"Herbals or other nutraceuticals that may help in some way — as well as those which may not actually help — do almost universally have the potential to harm through unwanted side effects, allergic reactions, and undesirable interactions with other substances and medicines," says Sam Moon, MD, MPH, a...
- Tue Sep 05, 2017 2:53 pm
- Forum: Cannabis
- Topic: Salvitex (Oral Spray)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 9874
Salvitex (Oral Spray)
Sativex Sativex is a cannabis based mouth spray. It is licensed as an add-on treatment for moderate to severe NMO spasticity in people who receive inadequate relief from the standard oral anti-spasticity medicines or have experienced unbearable side effects whilst taking these medicines. Although Sa...
Cannabis
Cannabis is a naturally occurring drug made from parts of the cannabis plant. It has been used throughout history both for medicinal and social purposes. However, at the present time cannabis is illegal to use in many countries, including the UK. Cannabis contains many different compounds which are ...
- Tue Sep 05, 2017 2:49 pm
- Forum: Tizanidine
- Topic: Tizanidine (Zanaflex)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 12730
Tizanidine (Zanaflex)
How tizanidine works - It is thought that tizanidine blocks impulses through the nerves that cause muscles to tighten, thus reducing the level of spasticity. How is tizanidine given? - Tizanidine is taken orally as a tablet. Medication can be increased in steps until the desired effect is achieved o...
- Tue Sep 05, 2017 2:47 pm
- Forum: Baclofen
- Topic: Baclofen (Lioresal)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 12734
Baclofen (Lioresal)
What is baclofen used for in NMO? - Baclofen is a drug used to treat spasticity and spasms in NMO. The NICE guideline for MS suggests that baclofen should be the first drug used for NMO spasticity. How do I take baclofen? - Baclofen is taken by mouth (orally) as tablets or as a liquid. Treatment usu...
- Tue Sep 05, 2017 2:43 pm
- Forum: Tegretol
- Topic: Tegretol (Carbamazepine)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 13002
Tegretol (Carbamazepine)
What is carbamazepine used for in NMO? - Carbamazepine is an anti-epilepsy drug that is used in NMO to treat pain associated with spasticity and spasms, trigeminal neuralgia and some other pain symptoms. How do I take carbamazepine? - Carbamazepine is taken by mouth (orally) as tablets. How much you...
- Tue Sep 05, 2017 2:25 pm
- Forum: IVIG
- Topic: IVIg (Intravenous Immunoglobulins)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 12439
IVIg (Intravenous Immunoglobulins)
IVIg: intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIg) are pooled antibodies that can act to suppress an immune response. IVIg is used in many inflammatory neurology diseases but are not as effective for relapses within the brain, spinal cord and optic nerve. Because of the good safety profile, IVIg is often used...