A recent lab study has found a way of inactivating immune T-cells by injecting antioxidant-filled nanoparticles under the skin, which could revolutionize multiple sclerosis treatment in the future — and include a cool bonus.
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The procedure leaves patients with a dark circle on the skin that looks like a tattoo. One scientist suggested that the injection marks, though temporary, could be made in places on the body that can be hidden — or shaped with micropattern needles.
Tests on rat models found the particles removed superoxide from the T-cells which the immune cells use to kill microbes.
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I have had MS for 20 years, having trouble walking with spasticity on left side of body. I will try anything that will address those problems. I am very healthy.
same here but my right side.😐
I’m on the right side as well Michelle
Sign me up I have been on many of the drugs for MS. The last one was Orcevus, Tysabri, Copaxon, Avonex. I don’t have any energy the spasems hurt so much. I used to be a big girl size 14,now I am a size 2/4 because I have no appetite. It’s very hard on me I was a very out going person not any more. My personality changed so much. I am a home body now. I hope and pray I could get this tattoo.
Tattoo me.
I said the same thing.
Tattoo me. 😁
I pray for help but this doesn’t make sense to me. Orcevus treatment two made me feel so good.
Looks like allergy desensitizing
Rat Models? Who knew?
How long before humans get a go?
I agree, John Connor. #humansarenotlabtestanimals
Where can I sign up for trials? I’d love to do it!
I’m going back for my 6 month booster. I can say that I do feel better. My problem is definitely pain. So tired of hurting, with pain medications. I hope this medication infusion makes a difference.
Et toujours rien pour la sclérose latérale amyotrophique(SLA) ou la SLP .
if they can tattoo something into the skin that specifically targets th17 cells, that would be definitely a step in the right direction. something that blocks il23? also a step in the right direction. something that evokes tolerance to myelin antigens? also good. those are three things that researchers really should focus on, and they would all lead the way to better treatments for other diseases, too. or at least they should. it shouldn’t require a tattoo, but whatever.
Tattoo me!! I’m in!
I’m in
I’m in, I would love another tattoo especially one that would help those of us with ms.
I would so try this! Where do I sign up?
Sign me up for that tat!
I have failed 5 drugs tattoo me please.
Hey Coleen! I have failed 5 drugs too, including the “almighty” Ocrevus. Maybe we should link up and have a chat! PM me in FB, Kelly Fellonneau
I think I’m failing it also. Not maintaining shit. More tired, weak, energy is at a zero, I even walk slower than before. It sucks. Been on Tysabri, Gilenya & now Ocrevus. I would love something to just work. Disappointed & frustrated.
I’m the same way ms affected my right side so bad I’m 33 years old and I wear pull ups I would love to try this
Just wondering if you have tried Lemtrada? That one has been a life saver for me
Hey richelle, I am actually talking to another neurologist about Lemtrada now. That is the only end I haven’t tried. Send me a PM and let me know some info on the process if you do t mind. It’s a lot more scary than anything else I have tried.😊
Lemtrada is quite the process to get approved but for the right people it works wonders. I used to work in neurology and helped educate patients on all ms medications
Wow I wish this was available now. tattoo Me!
I’ll stick to my LDN AND CBD TINCTURE.
Does the CBD really help you? Where do you get it? What is LDN? Tyvm.
Low dosage narcotics, I think
Low Dose Naltrexone. Didn’t do anything for me.
LDN= Low Dose Naltrexone
It’s a compound that was developed originally to help alcoholics stop drinking. It has worked wonderful for some but for me it made my MS more active and caused more damage than good.
Low dose naltrexone. Look up Dr. Mercola, Dr. Axe and others who have good articles about it. The CBD oils is easily obtained from numerous sources. Doctordesignednutrition is s website that you can order from.
How is that working out for you? I’m considering the same
Tattoo me
Yes please!!!
Not fully undeestanding. If you get a temporary tatt with a needle they can “fix your T cells? What about of you already have tatoos?
Its not actually a tattoo it’s a treatment injected under the skin. The particles they are injecting are dark and visible through the skin so it looks like a tattoo. When the particles are absorbed they fade away and so does the “tattoo.” It shouldn’t matter if you already have tattoos.
I would think you wouldn’t get to get fun designs – this is a medical treatment so I would imagine your doctor just creates a blob under the skin in an inconspicuous place so you can hide it under your clothes. But who knows.
Agreed, they actually say in the article it’s a black circle.
For the record, I’m 38. I have PPMS and have been bedbound because of it since I was 31. I would do this in a New York minute because I don’t qualify for any of the other treatments. 🙁
That sounds like the best reason I have heard to get a tattoo! Sign me up! 20 years in what can it hurt? I’ve dealt with giving myself shots until Ocrevis.
I’m ready.
SIGN ME UP quickly .. ready for a good trial
Sign me up. I would love to live a normal life again.
The temp tattoo is an added bonus. Instead of just a round circle from the sounds of it. This sounds awesome hope it is real. I agree I want in on this trial!My nieces have an outrageous chance of having ms.
why doo your nieces have a good chance of having ms? I thought they were still doing studies to see if it wad passed down through genetics…..Btw I’m totally down weigh the tattoo/blob, whatever iRy is.
It is heriditary. My older sister passed away with it. ,
My oldest has it now I have had it for years and my youngest sister has lupus. News studies revealed this.
I’m totally on board with the tattoo! MS is definitely has a heredity component. I have it and so do both of my daughters.
I would try this no problem,sounds good
I would do this in a heartbeat! I always find out these things too late! Oooh…plz take me, tattoo me. Plz,plz pick me!
I would love to participate in this. Sign me up!
Interesting … 20 years of big pharma drugs has not helped … caused more symptoms … risky … what risk of infection ? What exactly is used .. is it all natural ? Please follow up with the people willing to be guinea pigs … prefer to not mess with my body anymore ..but prayers to those desperate enough to try ..
I will gladly be a test person.
Woulding if it can help my mother that’s not able to walk and is bed ridden? Would love for her to participate!
I’m in, where do I sign up?
I would be more than happy to take part in this! I have 9 tattoos now and have been wanting another and hopefully this could potentially help a lot of people.
I’ve tried many different drugs. I do have Ink. It’s been 20 + years. I was thinking of all the treatment names as Ink. I’m in to try
I have MS also and I would so love to try this. To have a tattoo type medicine
I’m ready I’v had MS for over 20 years I’ll try anything to make my life better hay one more won’t hurt just add to the ones I got now except this one would mean more please let me know 👍
I’m ready!
I’m so willing to try this!
Tattoo me!
If the side effects are not too bad I would totally do this. Balance and spasticity issues are getting worse.
Hey I’m game! If there is something, anything that can impove quality of life for us who battle MS why wouldn’t you want to at least try. Plus adding another tattoo to my few I have wouldn’t bother me a bit!
I am ready to do this. How interesting. Balance and walking is getting worse. Please tattoo me!!!
I’m totally ready to try this in a clinical trial! Not certain how to go about finding and participating in a trial.
I would do trials for this. I’m ready for a tatoo to help with my ms.
I’m game! If anyone knows where/how to sign up PLEASE let me know!
Because I now have the Jc virus active, I have had my last treatment of Lemtrada. I’m better now than I was with Tysabri. But I would try the tattoo prick to get back to near normal. So long as there’s no threat of getting PML, I’d try almost anything.
I would love to try this tattoo I have been wanting to get another one and if this helps MS. I am in.
I’m in!
I’ll try it I’ve been on 4 treatments already . Need something new Tatoo me please 😊
Let’s do it…..now❣ I think most people with MS who have tried many other treatments would….. what do we really have to lose and I’ve always kinda wanted a tat!!!
Count me in!
I would definitely try this! 🙂
I’m on Tecfidera but still tired all the time. My legs don’t lift as high as they should. I trip on rugs.
I would be happy to volunteer.
How can I get a tattoo?
I am ready.
I’ll try that. Have MS since 1990 and I’m tired of dealing with it. I’ll try anything that might help.
I’ll try it!
How do I get this? Where do I sign up? #11yearsSTRONG & I am an ink freak❤️
I’m up for this! I love my tattoos and I hate my M.S. so….I’m in!
How can I try this…. Im at a loss on any more possible treatments. Dx in [email protected] age 41 w/ RRMS. had no relapses, just gradual yet quick worsening (now thought To have been PPMS or SPMS at best) where I went from fully active (only numb fingertips) to unable to walk at ALL & fully dependent on wheelchair in only 5 & 1/2 yrs…
I NEED HELP Im fading too fast & I’m not ready to go!! any would be appreciated, thank you
Shannon B.
How do I sign up
I would love to try this I love getting tattoos! It would be a great mood stabilizer to get “new ink” often and always have space for more.
I would try it
I would absolutely do this. I am on the last available treatment to suppress my symptoms, and I’m scared! How do we find out more???
tattoo me please
if it works that would great
Does anyone know where or how I can get this treatment?
sign me up!
Sign me up too!
Sign Me in !
Always have wanted a tat. Why not one that treats MS? My current treatment is failing me and I am going in for tests for a different one soon. Was just told I am moving out of RRMS to the next stage – fun.
My name is Lori, I have MS since 1995. Before that I was diagnosed with
Epstein Barr in 1988
I would love to try the tattoo sign me up. I am stopping Ocrevus, First infusion I got shingles. The next time I never flet good on it at all. I would like to try the tattoo.I was on Tysabri then they said my numbers went
Up. My blood is being tested again. I would love to get the tattoo. Does anyone know when it will be out? Please let me know.