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by HSowalla
Mon Mar 26, 2018 12:46 pm
Forum: Forum: Events
Topic: Thousand Dollars 4 A Cure
Replies: 0
Views: 10951

Thousand Dollars 4 A Cure

I’ve got this awesome fundraiser going for NMO through the month of April! Please share and consider purchasing a raffle ticket!! The link to the fundraiser is below!!!

https://raffles.ticketprinting.com/?r=7357
by HSowalla
Tue Sep 05, 2017 4:17 pm
Forum: Forum: Events
Topic: Western Pennsylvania NMO Support Group
Replies: 0
Views: 4068

Western Pennsylvania NMO Support Group

TBA - October 2017 NMO Support Group Meeting / Greensburg, PA
by HSowalla
Tue Sep 05, 2017 4:12 pm
Forum: Forum: Brain and Brain Stem
Topic: Brain Stem
Replies: 0
Views: 5169

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,...
by HSowalla
Tue Sep 05, 2017 2:58 pm
Forum: Holistics
Topic: Herbals and Nutraceuticals
Replies: 0
Views: 9024

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...
by HSowalla
Tue Sep 05, 2017 2:53 pm
Forum: Cannabis
Topic: Salvitex (Oral Spray)
Replies: 1
Views: 6842

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...
by HSowalla
Tue Sep 05, 2017 2:51 pm
Forum: Cannabis
Topic: Cannabis
Replies: 1
Views: 13885

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 ...
by HSowalla
Tue Sep 05, 2017 2:49 pm
Forum: Tizanidine
Topic: Tizanidine (Zanaflex)
Replies: 0
Views: 8654

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...
by HSowalla
Tue Sep 05, 2017 2:47 pm
Forum: Baclofen
Topic: Baclofen (Lioresal)
Replies: 0
Views: 8744

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...
by HSowalla
Tue Sep 05, 2017 2:43 pm
Forum: Tegretol
Topic: Tegretol (Carbamazepine)
Replies: 0
Views: 8854

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...
by HSowalla
Tue Sep 05, 2017 2:25 pm
Forum: IVIG
Topic: IVIg (Intravenous Immunoglobulins)
Replies: 0
Views: 8368

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...

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