Teriflunomide (Aubagio)
Teriflunomide (Aubagio) given green light in Pakistan MS fraternity welcomes the news that Aubagio (Teriflunomide) has been made available in Pakistan. The treatment is now available under the Named Patient Program, from October 2014. Aubagio 14 mg is a once-daily, oral therapy indicated in the European Union and also approved by FDA for the treatment of adult patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. “This is an exciting development for the MS community in Pakistan who face daily challenges from their debilitating…
Stronger Than MS
With less than 2 weeks to World MS Day 2015, which is coming on Wednesday 27 May, 2015 this year, we are very excited to organize our MS Awareness Seminar & Fund Raiser, scheduled to be held on Saturday 30 May 2015 in Lahore. The event has been solely sponsored by GENZYME, A SANOFI COMPANY, for which we are very grateful. Without their support, we would not have been able to organize this event as the Society is totally based…
Co-enzyme Q10
Coenzyme Q10, abbreviated as CoQ10, is an antioxidant made in the human body. It is similar to a vitamin and is found in every cell of the body. CoQ10 is produced by the body for basic cell function and is used to produce energy the body needs for cell growth and maintenance. Antioxidants also protect the body from damage caused by harmful molecules. CoQ10 is naturally present in small amounts in a wide variety of foods, and is found in…
Newsletter Signup
You can now sign up to the Society e-Newsletter which will be sent out from time to time. Our newsletter will cover latest news in MS research, tips on living with Multiple Sclerosis, Society news and more. Subscription is totally FREE! Simply enter your email address in the form below to get a confirmation email. Click on the link to confirm your subscription. That’s it! NEWSLETTER SIGNUP Our Newsletter Sign up Form has also been added in the right column…
MS Diet plan
Following an MS friendly diet which is well-balanced and planned is extremely necessary for MS patients as it helps with their general good health. Healthy meal planning is very important but it can take a lot of time, energy and effort to go to the grocery store, experiment new recipes and change your eating habits. However, if you want to live a better life with MS, it is important that you know which foods to take with MS and which…
Rehana’s MS Story
34 years old Rehana from Bahawalpur is one of the oldest patients the Society for Multiple Sclerosis Patients in Pakistan has been working with. We will be sharing stories of some of our patients (with their permission of course) with our readers and donors to give an idea of the kind of patients our Society is working with. Read on for Rehana’s story: Click here to find out how Rehana got in touch with our Society Rehana was a young…
Can high salt intake affect your MS?
A new study conducted in Argentina reveals that Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients whose diet is rich in sodium are more likely to suffer from MS symptoms than patients with a low-sodium diet. The study, which was published in the August issue of the Journal of Neurogology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry, used two cohorts of 70 MS patients that have relapsing-remitting MS, the most common form of the disease. The researchers collected brain and spinal cord MRIs at the start of the…
MS Patient Registration
MS Patients from Pakistan can now register with the Society for Multiple Sclerosis Patients in Pakistan by filling this quick form given below. Our MS Patient database will be used for statistical purposes only. Patients will also be informed about latest research in MS and will be sent the Society newsletter and print materials ocassionally. MS patients can also access the Registration form at the following URL: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wU51tgqtfwnVADfL3rW2ZinmTqfk71w1r8IpMY2Zzkc Loading…
Another year passes by
31st of January 2014 marks the completion of 4 years since I was diagnosed with MS. That day was a life changing event for me and things have not been the same since. But over these years, I have learnt to live with MS and I think I am doing a pretty great job at it. Understanding how to manage yourself and your disease is the key here. Once you get the hang of it, things will be a lot…
Volunteer with Us
The Society for Multiple Sclerosis Patients in Pakistan is always looking for enthusiastic and eager individuals interesting in working for the Society, helping in event planning, fundraising and non-profit work. As a volunteer, you can participate in our internship program and become a part of our team. Our volunteer program provides you the opportunity to assist with kick-off events, support fundraising efforts, research and contact possible sponsors and get in touch with donors. You can participate in our volunteer program…
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