Headache, feeling tired, urinary tract infection, joint pain, lung infection, depression, pain in your arms or legs, diarrhea, vaginitis, rash, nose and throat infections, nausea, stomach area pain. If you experience any side effect that bothers you or does not go away, tell your doctor The...
Find out what the immune system does and how MS affects it Success This has been added to your FavoritesThe immune system works as a defense in fighting diseases or infections. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease. This means that the body’s immune system attacks its own body ...
the risk for infections. Also, when given oral ketoconazole (an azoleantifungal), there is a concern for increased blood levels of fingolimod and the consequent risk for side effects. Because fingolimod may reduce theimmune responsetovaccines, administration of liveattenuatedvaccines should be avoided ...
The medication generally is not recommended for patients with low levels of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell involved in fighting infections.Allergic and injection site reactionsThe treatment contains a sulfite called sodium metabisulfite that may cause serious allergic reactions or asthmatic ...
My symptomatic improvements started to level out at about 3 years. My MS hug, in particular, remains dormant unless I’m fighting an infection of some type, but I used to have it 24/7 for about 4 years, so I’ll take it! My balance is still not 100%, and relies mainly upon the...
the scientists found one that was associated with faster disease progression. The variant sits between two genes with no prior connection to MS, called DYSF and ZNF638. The first is involved in repairing damaged cells, and the second helps to control viral infections. The variant’s proximity ...
Living life with a chronic illness is definitely not easy. But I do my best to push through all the barriers this illness puts in front of me! In my heart and mind, I believe maintaining a positive outlook on all situations in life will carry us through
Serious infectionssuch as: tuberculosis(TB), hepatitis Bor C, and shingles(herpes zoster). Fatal cases of TB andhepatitishave happened with cladribine during clinical studies. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get any symptoms of the following infection related problems or if any of...
Poster Presentation Shares New Data on the Symptoms and Impacts of Fatigue Using a New Disease-Specific Scale Global Patient Survey Reveals Approximately Two-Thirds of Multiple Sclerosis Patients Experience Fatigue on a Daily Basis
Reduces Eye Infections You can also get eye infections if your hands are contaminated. Rubbing your eyes with your bare hands after touching some contaminated surfaces leaves you at risk of contracting different eye infections. You should clean your hands regularly to stay free from this. ...