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Hi, so, there have been reports of Selma Blair having had a stem cell transplant and she is in remission. Is this something that could assist other Multiple Sclerosis patients? And where would one start to seek out information on this option. Answer: Selma Blair underwent a procedure called an autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplant at Northwestern university using a protocol similar to the protocol we use at UCSD. It is a procedure with more short- and long-term risks and side effects than currently approved high efficacy disease modifying therapies. To be a candidate one must meet the following criteria
Revere (Rip) Kinkel MD Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Program Professor of Clinical Neurosciences University of California San Diego
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Can I treat Bacterial Vaginitis with Metrinidazole 400mg tablets when I have MS? Answer: There is no MS related contraindication to the use of metronidazole for bacterial vaginitis. This is a prescription antibiotic. Hope you feel better. Revere (Rip) Kinkel MD Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Program Professor of Clinical Neurosciences University of California San Diego Here is My Question:
I have black holes on my MRI with stem lesions. Will my vertigo and bathroom issues go away with Ocrevus? Answer: Whether your "vertigo and bathroom issues" have the potential to remit (i.e. go away) has more to do with the exact cause and duration of the symptoms. Both vertigo and impaired urination require evaluations for causation in most MS patients, particularly those over 40, since other conditions can cause similar symptoms. If determined to be related to MS, it is rare for these symptoms to go away spontaneously once the symptoms have been present continuously for over a year. Revere (Rip) Kinkel MD Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Program Professor of Clinical Neurosciences University of California San Diego |
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