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After taking Rebif for 25 years with no new exacerbations for many years do I need to keep taking after I turn age 65. I am 64 years old now. Answer: I do not have enough information about your MS to answer your question. There is certainly nothing magical about turning 65. If you believe you have benefitted from the Rebif over the years then there is little reason to stop taking it. By the way, Rebif has only been available for 14 years in the US (approved in 2012). Revere Kinkel MD Director of the MS Program Director of Hillcrest Neurology Professor of Clinical Neurosciences University of California San Diego Here is my Question:
Why does MS make having sex painful? Answer: Painful intercourse is termed dyspareunia and can occur from any number of reasons. In multiple sclerosis, the sensory circuits may be impacted which can lead to neuropathic pain anywhere in the body (that subserves those circuits). If the sensory nerves from the genitals (ie, perineum) to the brain are involved, the subsequent signal is altered and experienced as pain. Moreover, motor fibers, if involved, may also lead to spasms or painful contractions as well. Other potential causes can include infection, anatomic changes including the bladder (particularly in women), and even mood alterations (ie, depression). Sometimes the reason is myriad and not just one of the possibilities listed above. A potential place to start (after discussion with your neurologist) may be with a subspecialist in urology or gynecology (depending on gender) with interest/focus on treating sexual dysfunction. Hope this helps. A. Scott Nielsen MD MMSc Neurologist and MS Specialist at Kaiser Permanente Question:
I have secondary progressive MS and am very depressed about it. I want to try to help myself but it is difficult and I am struggling to cope. Any suggestions or resources you would recommend? Answer: Here is a blog I wrote for someone who asked a very similar question. READ BLOG Hope this helps. Revere (Rip) Kinkel MD Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Program Director of Hillcrest Neurology Professor of Clinical Neurosciences University of California San Diego To learn about Lyme Disease, you can read about it on the CDC website https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/
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