Omega 3 and multiple sclerosis

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1773941 tn?1331676759 9 In contrast, preliminary results from a recent randomized trial of interferon therapy combined with omega-3 FA supplements for 6 months demonstrated no therapeutic effect of omega-3 FAs in MRI activity, relapse rate, disability progression, Multiple Sclerosis Functional Composite and quality of life scores, and fatigue.10 In a recent double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study, omega-3 FA supplementation for 3 months had no effect on depression in MS patients.
2069248 tn?1347002510 Myelin needs specific nutrients to function properly: Vitamin B1 Vitamin B9 Vitamin B12 Animal based omega 3 fat Iodine "In severe deficiency, there is actually a degeneration of the myelin shealth. The stuff begins to literally erode." - John Pinto, Ph.D on vitamin B12 deficiency. Research shows that the active form of B12 (methylcobalamin) encourages nerve regeneration and regrowth of myelin. Recommended usage - 2000mcg daily.
Avatar f tn Hi, my name is Alex and I have been living with Multiple Sclerosis since 1986. I have created and run a website http://www.ms-multiple-sclerosis-symptoms.com with the goal of providing useful and good information to other newly diagnosed and old timer MSers like myself. I am looking for information on nutritional guidelines that could be of great benefit to folks living with MS and information on foods that would help us fight ms fatigue.
Avatar f tn I had no changes in my MRI for 3 years and then last summer 3 new lesions appeared on my MRI. The hospital had a new MRI machine since the last time and the doctor attributed these lesions to the new MRI. I have had increased symptoms of fatigue and in recent weeks a tingling along both of my legs, my feet hurt and I am having alot of back pain that sort of circles around. Should I start with my PCP to see if it is my back or go straight to my neurologist?
Avatar m tn Ya I just got back my MRI the third one in 1 year and the results are the same, the MRI shows an area 9mm in length on the left side of my brain, it represents an area of demylenation, I have now been too 3 neurologists and none of them know what it is, I was hoping I could list some of my symptoms and someone here could help me out, here goes Right side of my body only numbness face, Vertigo, insomnia, anxiousness, stress, trembling, spasms in my face, ear and leg, my stomach also will jerk fro
Avatar f tn The headache has not returned but stranger yet was a interesting sensitivity to my scalp at the rear center top of my head. It lasted 6 days and was moderate in pain and hurt when touching my hair or trying to sleep on that side. It has since left and then a few days later I noticed a swelling, or puffy area in that little crevice on my left collar bone at base of my neck. The collar bone feels weird. My regular doctor has requested a CT scan of neck and chest.
Avatar n tn He had an MRI of the brain that showed multiple foci of T2 and FLAIR hyperintensity in the white matter of both cerebral hemispheres including approximately 5 small lesions in the periventricular white matter, lovated at the callosal sptal margin and oriented perpendicular long axis of the lateral ventricles. THere are 2 Flair hyperintense lesions along the undersurface of the copus callosum. Focus of T2 hyperintensity is seen in the deep white matter of the right frontal lobe.
Avatar m tn One of them said it is all due to ur anxiety ( Cause i do not have any bladder problems and dizziness, numbness tingling all is due to anxiety) but one said its Multiple Sclerosis+ anxiety. My MRI and EEG were clear. Currently i have high frequency of muscle tingling through out my body only when i am lying on bed plus i see double vision of any statement especially ( white in colour) on TV and laptop. Is it MS? Should I start taking Med for MS or just let it be and hope it will go away?
382218 tn?1341181487 August 17, 2011 Chapter 4 Small-Molecule Treatments In Development for Multiple Sclerosis Chapter 5 Monoclonal Antibodies in Development for Multiple Sclerosis Chapter 6 Managing Symptoms in Multiple Sclerosis Chapter 7 Prognostic Factors in Multiple Sclerosis Chapter 8 Improving Immunosuppression and Immunomodulation Treatment Strategies in Multiple Sclerosis Chapter 9 Neuroprotection and Neuroregeneration in MS Chapter 10 Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Multiple Sclerosis you mi
1517572 tn?1290796418 I have been diagnosed with HHV6, EBV, coxsackie B4, Post Osterial Tachycardia, Chlamydia Pnemonia, and CFS. My symptoms go on and on. I have dizziness, muscle weakness and pain, strange sensations through out body especially arms and legs, ringing in my ears, tremors/shakiness, strange vision disturbances, headaches and facial pain, and extreme fatigue. I had an MRI that showed one lesion in my brain, a hemangioma in the thoratic region and some mild degeneration in my cervical spine.
1253197 tn?1331209110 by George Jelinek and he had some interesting info and particularly advocated vitamin D, Omega 3 Fish Oils and a vegetarian fat free diet. I was interested to read about Omega 6 Fish Oils which he indicated are not good for anyone with MS so I believe that means evening primrose oil is not a good supplement for us to take. Anyhow I hope this post will attract some interesting helpful responses. Thanking you in advance and wishing everyone a very Happy New Year.
Avatar f tn Many of us are in limbo and have symptoms like yours. Many have been trying to get an accurate dx for years. It's awful! You are in good company here. I doubt if any of us can say what the chances are that you have MS. There are so many things that mimic the disease. If you think your doctor has stopped looking, find a good neurologist. Read the health pages here and elsewhere, and don't give up on finding out what is wrong, whether it is MS or something else!
Avatar f tn My dad was also sprayed with Agent Orange and has numerous medical problems and so do my brother and I; both conceived after Vietnam. I would go to www.publichealth.va.gov/exposures/agentorange/ Then under "Related Diseases" click on "Veteran's Disease's" or under the heading "Benefits" click on "Disability Compensation" and then read and click on other links within those categories.
1210403 tn?1277953086 My feet are cold all the time, with electric sensations in my legs on and off. I also have pins and needles in my arms and legs intermitently. Starting this past August, my toes on my right leg were having Charlie Horses in them every night. I have times where I trip over my right foot when walking. I am out of breath at times, and cannot sleep through the night. I have pain in my lower legs. My family practice doctor currently has me on meloxicam and soma and oxycodone.
1435024 tn?1283573524 Now, I have injuries from a car accident, there are some things wrong with the c6 and c7 in my neck and i have carpel tunnel. Also the L5 and 6 or L3 and 4. I have a panic disorder but I do not take medication at all. It really affects me when the weather changes. I do know that my dad died from als and my grandfather had ms but it was that bad. He just drug his leg and walked with a can. I have vertigo and have had it for years and did not realize what it was.
Avatar f tn org/brochures and you can get many publications from The Basic Facts, The History of Multiple Sclerosis, to publications on Newly Diagnosed, Employment issues, Staying Well, Managing Specific Issues, Managing Major changes, And the list goes on and on.
Avatar f tn Hi, kak- I'm sorry to hear of your bf diagnosis. That in itself is scary enough for both of you and your family and friends. I don't know how much you know about MS so I encourage you to check out our Health Pages, as wobbly said. I assume that your bf is now on some meds for his MS, namely Disease Modifying Drugs (DMD)? If not, I urge him to get started on one of those asap. They do not cure MS but they have good results of slowing down the progression.
Avatar m tn my sister (24) was diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis in 2010, responded to steroid. now she suffered sudden & complete loss of vision in her left eye. she has been put on SOLUMEDROL. please suggest any available treatment modalities world over ? chances of return of vision ??
Avatar m tn I was dignosed with Raynaud's disease about four years ago. My feet were like ice cubes both winter and summer. My right leg was as cold. I wore leg warmers winter and summer. Errrrrr...and now, four years later, gone. Isn't it something how those vascular disorders disappear? I have no idea why. Just gone.
1972417 tn?1328356324 So I haven't gotten any better although my vitamin D levels have improved. My walking gait is horrible and I am having tingling, muscle spasms really bad at nights especially. My doctor says he thinks the viruses have attacked my nervous system and has prescribed physical therapy. He's done a brain mri and it shows normal, but I've been suffering for a long time with multiple problems. Does anyone think this EBV stuff could be ms???
Avatar f tn I had and MRI done in 2000 that showed periventrical lesion and juxtacortical lesion. I was told I need to followup with yearly exam, but I did not. I have had alot of muscle pain, heaviness in legs, fatique and insomnia; all of these problems are getting worse in the past 5 years. I recently started with dizziness and ringing in my ears which led me to request a copy of this report. I have a MRI scheduled next week. My question is the juxtacortical lesion specific to MS?