Most research into MS and treatments, focus on a theory that was proliferated in America around 1935 and has yet to be proven. While most people might think that means its time to look at other possibilities, the companies that pay for extensive research programs aren't interested.
The problem is that Pharmaceutical Companies do not want to consider that the current theory of where MS comes from may be wrong because it would threaten their current cash cow drugs.
"The symptoms of MS are often so severe that patients have the feeling of dying from the inside out," says Elaine DeLack, author of "They Said It Didnt Make Sense : MS a Prokarin Story." The following are some of these life altering symptoms: - Can't tolerate heat - Horrendous fatigue - Cognitive difficulties - Speech problems and trouble finding words - Numbness and tingling - Paralysis and loss of sensation - Constipation and bladder incontinence - Double vision
The problem with treating these symptoms is the health community's thinking that it is the immune system attacking the myelin. Myelin is the white matter coating the nerves, enabling them to conduct impulses between the brain and other parts of the body. They made the decision to use drugs that are auto immune suppressants and to ignore the research that the immune system is not attacking the myelin.
Case studies show that it is the decrease in production of the histamine known as H2 that causes the symptoms of MS. This H2 deficiency causes the entire body to be involved in the disease. H2 is not the same type of hystamine that fights allergins and causes allergic reactions.
The significance of histamine 2 in the body is huge. It is one of the most primitive neuro transmitters in the body and regulates many of the other transmitters. It is amazing all the things that H2 is involved in: - Dilates the small arteries - Balances the immune system - Makes gastric acid and digestive enzymes - Stimulates the thyroid and pineal glands - Regulates the hypothalamus
DeLack's research led her to eventually to the Prokarin treatment, which replaces the H2 histamine in the body using a transdermal patch. The relief MS patients on Prokarin have experienced are: - Disappearance of numbness in arms and legs - Ability to walk, drive, and return to work again - Fewer falls - Gain in bladder control - Decreased sensitivity to heat - More energy - Clear vision
Research shows that Prokarin works. MS patients can control the debilitating symptoms of MS and regain control of their lives. They can free themselves from the fatigue and pain that haunts them for a better quality of life.
Research shows that Prokarin works. MS patients can control the debilitating symptoms of MS and regain control of their lives. They can free themselves from the fatigue and pain that haunts them for a better quality of life.
Because of the low cost and low profit margins of the Prokarin Treatment, the mainstream medical community has been understandably slow to question their current billion dollar a year treatments.
It is an injectable medicine applied beneath the skin every day. The pills containing the same substances have proved no efficiency.
The purpose of its use is to fight the relapsing - remitted form of multiple sclerosis in adults.
Efficiency
People with relapsing - remitted MS that use glatiramer acetates have experienced and are still experiencing a decrease of number of relapses and tissue damage on the brain and spinal cord. These results were monitored by MRI.
Another advantage of this medicine is the absence of the symptoms similar to those of flu present in the interferon beta treatment but it doesn't have the last one's power and efficiency.
This medicine didn't show any improvement in primary - progressive MS nor was it tested for secondary - progressive form.
The side effects
The side effects are present soon after the injection. Some of these effects are:
* - Flushing * - Anxiety * - Tightness in the throat * - Pain, redness and inflammation of the shot site * - Pain in the chest, increased heart rate, shortness of breath.
Fortunately, they are not severe and don't last for a long time. However, during treatment some episodes may take place.
Other side effects of glatiramer acetate are:
* - Nausea * - Weakness * - Pain of the articulations * - Muscular tension or spasm * - Skin rash * - Sexual disabilities.
General information
In case of intolerance to the side effects of interferon beta or if that treatment brought no improvement to your condition, glatiramer acetate represents the best solution.
Most of the people have a good tolerance to this medicine also because the so annoying flu like symptoms generated by interferon beta's side effects are absent in this case. But the positive effect of this treatment appears very late, about six months instead of one as in the case of interferon beta.
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society forbids the use of glatiramer acetate unless a clear diagnosis of relapsing - remitted MS is present. The diagnosis should be immediately followed by the start of a treatment using either glatiramer acetate or one of the interferon's class.
Disadvantages of glatiramer acetate may include besides its side effects:
* - The treatment may or may not work depending on the person's particular situations. * - There is no information about the long term risks. For people with easy forms, the possible risks may overcome the positive effects. * - It has very high costs - 10 000 $ per year.
The treatment mustn't be interrupted without the approval of your therapist.
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