My neuro's nurse called me back this afternoon as I had called about my latest symptoms. She explained that they have been using ACTHAR recently for MS flares and are having great success with this drug, especially for people like me who don't tollerate prednisone well.
It's an older drug that was used 30 years ago for MS. It stimulates glands to produce your own steroids. The side effects are usually minimal compared to the pills or IV.
I am still worried about the side effects. I wondered if anyone here has ever tried this medication and how they reacted to it. I did some research on line and it gives a pretty long list of side effects. But of cousre that's with anything now.
She was very excited about how their patients are responding to the drug. One woman who took all kinds of prednison and IV therapy tried this medication and did very well and hasn't had a flare in over 7 months.
Any information you might have would be appreciated.
Thanks and be well.
Lynn
It's an older drug that was used 30 years ago for MS. It stimulates glands to produce your own steroids. The side effects are usually minimal compared to the pills or IV.
I am still worried about the side effects. I wondered if anyone here has ever tried this medication and how they reacted to it. I did some research on line and it gives a pretty long list of side effects. But of cousre that's with anything now.
She was very excited about how their patients are responding to the drug. One woman who took all kinds of prednison and IV therapy tried this medication and did very well and hasn't had a flare in over 7 months.
Any information you might have would be appreciated.
Thanks and be well.
Lynn
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