Columns Aubagio MS News That Caught My Eye Last Week: MMJ Chewing Gum, Hair Loss, Botox for Bladder Problems, MS Progression Prediction MS News That Caught My Eye Last Week: MMJ Chewing Gum, Hair Loss, Botox for Bladder Problems, MS Progression Prediction by Ed Tobias | August 13, 2018 Share this article: Share article via email Copy article link Hair Loss Seen in RRMS Patients Using Aubagio Often Temporary and Mild, Study Says I read a lot of questions on multiple sclerosis (MS) social media groups from people who are worried about hair loss caused by their disease-modifying therapy (DMT). Aubagio (teriflunomide) is one DMT with a known hair loss side effect. (Fortunately, I didn’t notice any loss when I was treated with Aubgio). This real-world study, paid for by the company that markets Aubagio, should be reassuring to those Aubagio patients whose hair is thinning. Interested in MS research? Check out our forums and join the conversation! Hair thinning in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) patients usingĀ AubagioĀ is usually mild and temporaryĀ and does not require stopping treatment, a small real-world study reports. The research, āReal-World Observational Evaluation of Hair Thinning in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis Receiving Teriflunomide: Is It an Issue in Clinical Practice?,ā was published in the journal Neurology and Therapy. *** Low-dose Botox Treatment Improves Urinary Symptoms in MS Patients, Study Finds I hope that this Phase 3 trial moves into an approval for this treatmentĀ because I’d certainly love to have something that would improve my bladder problems. This treatment, a monthly injection of low-dose Botox, seems to be a patient-friendly way to ease such issues without some of the complications the higher dose presents. Results from a Phase 3 clinical trialĀ show that urinary symptoms can be reduced significantly after treatment with low-dose Botox (100 units) in patients with MS. That finding was reported in the study āLow-dose onabotulinumtoxinA improves urinary symptoms in noncatheterizing patients with MS,ā published in the journalĀ Neurology.Ā *** MedChew RX Shows Stability and Potential for Effectiveness in Early Tests, Company Reports Many people with MS have reported that some medical marijuana products can help with MS spasticity and muscle cramping. A company is testing MMJ in chewing gum form. It’s working on beginning a clinical trial in Holland soon. AXIM BiotechnologiesĀ announced that tests on itsĀ cannabinoid-based chewing gum āĀ MedChew RxĀ ā showed both product stability and effective release of medicinal molecules,Ā with a high percentage of itsĀ pharmaceutical ingredients available. These test results may be of importance, as the company is planning to bring MedChewRx into clinical trials as a treatment forĀ pain and spasticityĀ in MS patients. *** Number, Location, Size of Lesions on MRI Can Predict Progression to MS, Study Shows It’s becoming more evident, research shows, that early treatment is a key to slowing MS progression. But, as known by many of us whose diagnosis took a long time, pinning a specific MS diagnosis can be tough. This study suggests that counting, locating, and measuring lesions on an MRI scan can do a lot to help confirm a diagnosis. The number, location, and size of lesions can help predict the risk of progression from clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) to MS within one year, a new study shows. The study, āMRI in predicting conversion to multiple sclerosis within 1Ā year,ā was published in the journal Brain and Behavior. **** Note:Ā Multiple Sclerosis News TodayĀ is strictly a news and information website about the disease. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website. The opinions expressed in this column are not those ofĀ Multiple Sclerosis News Today, or its parent company, BioNews Services, and are intended to spark discussion about issues pertaining to multiple sclerosis. Print This Page About the Author Ed Tobias People say to write what you know and Ed Tobias knows about MS. He's lived with the illness since 1980, when he was 32 years old. Ed's a retired, award-winning broadcast journalist and his column combines his four decades of MS experiences with news and comments about the latest in the MS community. In addition to writing his column, Ed is one of the patient moderators on the MS News Today Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram sites. Heās also the author of āThe Multiple Sclerosis Toolbox: Hints and Tips for Living with M.S.ā Ed and his wife split their time between the Washington, D.C. suburbs and Floridaās Gulf Coast, trying to follow the sun. Tags botox, medical marijuana, MS progression Comments Mary Gerdt For better hair, skin and nails, Take vitamins with Biotin labeled Hair, Skin And Nails. It makes a difference. Reply Itasara I was taking a hair skin and nail suppliment. Then I saw an article or more that biotin Is not effective. I take a lot of suppliments including collagen so I stopped the other. They were a bit expensive considering all the money I already spend on suppliments. Reply Alan Davies I was diagnosed with PPMS in Dec 2013, but now haven't had a MRI scan for about three years. How often should I expect to have a scan? Reply Ed Tobias It's difficult to say, Alan, since everyone with MS is different. I've had an MRI once a year for many years, but it's really a question for you to ask your neurologist. Ed Reply itasara My neurologist said since I was doing so well the Copaxone was working so he saw no reason to have an MRI after initial ones in 2005 and 7. This year he said I should probably get one done so after 11 yrs I did in April. It looked similar-all inactive- but suggested I see a specialist. Iāve decided to continue with the specialist and she has me scheduled for another MRI in November. I think in individual cases MRIs needed be done frequently but waiting so long isnāt a good idea bc it is difficult then to know when any changes occurred. True though that MRI and symptoms donāt necessarily agree. Reply Leave a comment Fill in the required fields to post. Your email address will not be published. Your Name Your Email Your Comment Post Comment
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