Major advance in MS treatment


	Major advance in MS treatment

JohnWaterman

10-23-2008 7:52 AM

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10-23-2008 8:24 AM

thisnamecantbetaken

Such a terrible disease. It's so nice to hear they are making progress. Thanks for the good news. .

10-23-2008 10:42 AM

bignosemousie

Slowing or stopping the progression is good, but reversing the damage?! That is fantastic!

10-23-2008 3:23 PM

deadcowkid

Thanks so much for this. Although I do not have MS, my condition is much like MS. I wondering if this may... when Medicare will pay for it... help me. Much thanks!

10-23-2008 5:12 PM

The REAL Napster

I will treat with this optimism, yet caution. My spouse (who has had MS since 1996) says no 'treatment' they make has been without side-effects of their own. Will wait and see, good find BTW.

10-23-2008 5:39 PM

The REAL Napster

Also of note- The article states it is for patients in the early years of diagnosis. Doesn't really address those who are progressed. ;(

10-26-2008 9:01 PM

dorine

Great news!

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