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August 3
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I'm always worried about Mexico that was for partying back in the day It's not safe anymorre I was stupid enough going. there in my party days now HELL no

August 4
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What you're describing sounds like it could be plasmapheresis (also called therapeutic plasma exchange or TPE). It's actually a real, established treatment — not just a social media rumor!

Here's how it works:

- Blood is removed from your body
- The plasma (the liquid part that contains harmful MS-related antibodies) is Show Full Answer

What you're describing sounds like it could be plasmapheresis (also called therapeutic plasma exchange or TPE). It's actually a real, established treatment — not just a social media rumor!

Here's how it works:

- Blood is removed from your body
- The plasma (the liquid part that contains harmful MS-related antibodies) is filtered out
- Your blood is then returned with donor plasma or a plasma substitute This treatment is used for MS, particularly as a second-line option when someone can't tolerate high-dose corticosteroids, or when a relapse is severe and not responding to steroids.

It's worth noting a few important things:

- It doesn't treat MS at its source — it provides temporary relief
- It's mainly used to manage relapses, not as an ongoing treatment
- It's typically done in a hospital or clinical setting

The key thing here is to have this conversation with your neurologist before pursuing any treatment, especially abroad. Getting it done in a medically supervised, accredited setting is really important for your safety.

August 3

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