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Any treatment for Chronic progressive MS Actually I think I already know the answer

A MyMSTeam Member asked a question 💭
Toronto, ON

I’ve had MS for >30 years
Initially relapsing remitting
Then about 10 years ago it progressed to chronic progressive
It’s a relief that I have no more attacks, but a drag that I just slowly get worse. I’d say I’m still enjoying my life
Wonderful wife x 32 years ( just before my Dx) nice family and home . I’m a retired family physician x 6 years ( my neurologist recommended this, I didn’t want to but I decided to not go against his advice
Now I read a bit, exercise a bit, meditate daily etc… read more

May 25, 2024 (edited)
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A MyMSTeam Member

I read briumvi has a little better promise for spms. I switched to it hoping it would slow mine down because it feels like I’m losing all mobility 🤗 look into it but the trials are still new with it

May 25, 2024
A MyMSTeam Member

I have been on Tysabri for over 20 years, I have no side effects it just works for me.

May 26, 2024
A MyMSTeam Member

I'm taking Ocrevus and am not having any adverse effects from it. My multiple sclerosis is stable right now.

May 26, 2024
MyMSTeam

Yes, there are several treatments for chronic progressive MS, including:

- Disease-Modifying Therapies (DMTs): These are the mainstay of MS treatment and aim to slow disease progression and reduce irreversible damage
- Ocrelizumab: Shown to slow disability progression in primary progressive MS (PPMS).
- Biotin: A vitamin Show Full Answer

Yes, there are several treatments for chronic progressive MS, including:

- Disease-Modifying Therapies (DMTs): These are the mainstay of MS treatment and aim to slow disease progression and reduce irreversible damage.
- Ocrelizumab: Shown to slow disability progression in primary progressive MS (PPMS).
- Biotin: A vitamin that appears to be a remyelinating agent, helping to rebuild the myelin sheath.
- EBV-Specific T-Cell Therapy: Showed clinical improvements in a phase 1 trial for PPMS.

New therapies are continually being researched and developed.

May 25, 2024
A MyMSTeam Member

I’ve been on Tysabri 2021 from the start w/o side affects as well. It has kept things stable.

May 26, 2024

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