FDA approves Genzyme’s AUBAGIO® (teriflunomide)
NOTE: This is a guest post by our sponsor, Genzyme, A Sanofi Company. They are fully funding and sponsoring the MS Awareness Seminar being organized by the Society for Multiple Sclerosis Patients in Pakistan, scheduled to take place on Saturday 30 May, 2015 at Koh-e-Noor Hall, PC Hotel Lahore, from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm EVENT DETAILS FDA has approved Genzyme’s AUBAGIO® (teriflunomide), a Once-Daily, Oral Treatment for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved AUBAGIO®…
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 Awareness Videos
After I was diagnosed with MS in 2011, I started this Society with the hope to create awareness about Multiple Sclerosis, help MS patients in Pakistan deal with the disease and live a normal, productive and fulfilling life. Some of the other aims and objectives of the Society are to support and relieve people affected by Multiple Sclerosis, encourage people living with MS to attain their full potential as members of the society and improve their conditions of life. The…
Multiple Sclerosis: Warm Climate or Cold
This article is a guest post submitted by Dr. Usman Ali, MD, from Chicago, IL. His wife has been living with MS since the last 5 years and has been in touch with the Society. If you want to share your MS story with the world, send us an email at contact@smspp.org.pk or contact us through our
World MS Day – Radio Interview on CityFM89
World MS Day is an international event designed to raise awareness about Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and its impact on 2.5 million people globally. The day falls on 28 May every year and it is aimed to support patients suffering from MS and to tell them that they are not alone in their fight against MS. The Society for Multiple Sclerosis Patients in Pakistan raised awareness on World MS Day this year by giving a radio interview on CityFM89. Listen to…
Exactly one year since my last MS relapse
Exactly one year ago, on 11 May 2013, General elections were held in Pakistan, and that is the date when I had my last MS relapse. I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis on 31 January 2011, more than three years ago, which was a life turning event for me. In these 3 years, I have had 3 relapses, an average of 1 relapse every year. My Third Relapse I had my third relapse on the General elections day last year,…
Connection between Sunlight, Vitamin D and Multiple Sclerosis
One of the main facts that every possible patient of Multiple Sclerosis needs to be aware of is that where you live might have something to add to the symptoms of your disease as well as to the incidence of this disease. This is because in addition to the ratio of polyunsaturated fats to saturated fats and the fat consumption in your body, research shows that height or latitude of the region where you live might have a role to…
Potassium deficiency and Multiple Sclerosis
Potassium and Multiple Sclerosis Potassium is a mineral that is crucial for the adequate functioning of muscles as well as the nerve system because one of its main objectives is to collaborate with sodium to regulate the quantity of fluids inside your cells as well as outside. The mineral also plays a part in sending electrical impulses and messages from the nerves. This is one of the main reasons why symptoms reflecting a low level of potassium could be synonymous…
Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Ribbon Cross Stitch Pattern – Free Download
In an effort to raise public awareness of multiple sclerosis, I came up with this cross stitch pattern. I found lots of breast cancer awareness cross stitch patterns online, but I didn’t find any Multiple Sclerosis awareness cross stitch pattern. The tutorial for this MS cross stitch project was posted on my friends Magic Imprints blog if you want to have a look at the step by step photos. Orange Ribbon for Multiple Sclerosis awareness Awareness ribbons use different colors…
Learn to get rid of your MS symptoms
I attended a webinar last week by Dr. Rudolph (Rudy) Cartwright / Scott Cartwright, MPH, on ‘How to Get Rid of Your Multiple Sclerosis Fatigue and Stop Your Balance, Pain, & Vision Problems and get your Life Back!‘ The webinar hosted by MSFundamentals covered some crucial points which can help patients suffering from Multiple Sclerosis live better lives and avoid MS related fatigue and stiffness. About Dr. Rudy Cartwright Dr. Rudy Cartwright is a retired Neurosurgeon from Odessa, Texas, who…
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