It started mostly with infusions, then Multiple Sclerosis injections. Beginning in the nineties, MS Injections became available that would not only treat the crippling and painful symptoms, but also slowed down the progress of the disease as well. With the winning of every little battle, researcher come one step closer to winning the war. While these modification therapies don’t provide a cure by any means, the ability to slow the progression as well as the rate of recurrence is important. Since MS does not usually decrease life expectancy by any significant amount, the longer you can keep the disease in its early stages, the better quality of life the patient can enjoy. Multiple Sclerosis injections are usually given under the skin, also known as subcutaneously. There are some that are given into the muscle, but that is the exception. Some of the drugs given under the skin follow:
Rebif
Rebif Multiple Sclerosis Injections are given three times a week. Usually the injection site will be changed to minimize reactions and are chosen by how much fatty tissue is in the area. Rebif is an interferon drug. It appears to reduce the rate of relapses by over 30% and delays the progression of the MS at the same time. Other MS Injections in this class are Avonex and Betaseron.
Glatiramer Acetate
Also known as Copaxone, it is usually administered daily. Although the frequency of dosage is increased, the side effects of Copaxone Multiple Sclerosis Injections are usually minimal. It too appears to cut the relapse rate by about a third.
Cannabis extracts used in some MS Injections
Another newer alternative being tried in some parts of the world are cannabis extract drugs that are formulated into drugs given as Multiple Sclerosis Injections. This is not approved worldwide and many variations are currently in trial. But initial reports are encouraging, if not controversial. Of course all Multiple Sclerosis Injections are done under the supervision of your doctor, and the alternatives should be thoroughly understood and discussed before being started.
Many are beginning to wonder about MS injections at all. After decades, the symptoms have been reduced for many to be sure. But at what cost? Side effects are awful in most cases and long term effects are not known in many more. There are as many questions as answers. Many patients are turning away from MS Injections of any type and are electing more “natural approaches that have little or no side effects. Lowering food intake in general will lower insulin levels and it is likely that eliminating grains and sugar helped with the insulin reduction as well. There is a train of thought that is growing that exercise and diet modifications can have just as much an impact on the management of MS and in some cases replace the toxic drugs with natural foods and sugars.
