the MS is secondary progressive, and I have been aggresively treated with interferons since 1990, but my body now has built antibodies. I tire very easily, but I have so many things I would love to accomplish in my life. I'm in a chair, with other things not working well either; I've been on total disability for almost 10 years. I would love it if a cure could get me back into life, and I've read that researchers feel it's about 10 years away. I'll be 65 then, and seriously wonder if a doctor would invest any such new drug in a 65 year old woman. I'd love to hear some knowledgable response.
2006-06-28 11:14:39 · 8 answers · asked by Janice J 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
My best friend has MS, I wrote a book about his life and he is an incridible inspiration to many people suffering from MS. He was diagnosed at 19 and is now 38. You should take a look at his web site. www.robertbertolas.com. I did not know they were talking about a cure within ten years, and I would hope that what ever it is it would be made available to all 475,000 north Americans who suffer from MS. and the .2.5 million people world wide.
2006-06-28 17:16:41 · answer #1 · answered by smc f 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hospital politics are the rudest in the world ... I honestly can't imagine a worse career!!!
The individual physicians do have humane question airs for patients. From my understanding of MS and the treatments now and soon to come in the future, I would guess that age would not be a restriction unless this new medical break-through included a transplant of an organ ::: Shots, electric treatments, and pills are typically extended out to the elderly. However, your insurance provider may have guidelines and restrictions for what the insurance companies will pay for. This does not mean you cannot get the treatment, it means you need money outside of insurance to get the treatment.
God bless you and may you accomplish all you want in this life time!!! Remember, where there is a will, there is a way.
2006-06-28 18:23:06 · answer #2 · answered by Giggly Giraffe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have read that anything that is discovered will be a preventative "cure" but may not help recover the damages that you or I have experienced. I have relapsing an remitting MS. I use Copaxone and a monthly steroid IV to help with my health. We can hope and pray that any new treatments will help us both. Best of health to you.
2006-06-28 18:23:27 · answer #3 · answered by Tommy D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you want a knowledgeable response , you will not get it here! Try googling MS or speak with your doctor. What's the name of that really cool black guy on TV who has MS? So stupid I can't think of his name. Go on his website. he's very active in the cause and maybe they can help you
I'm upset that you even thought of asking a question like this on this site, I wish you good luck.
2006-06-28 18:22:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you ask your doctor and your insurance company and see what they say. If your doctor is good and honest with you, rather than one to tell you what he / she thinks you want to hear, you should get an honest response. I would also check with your local chapter of the MS Society. I would think they would have some information about this as well.
2006-06-28 18:20:25 · answer #5 · answered by lmnop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not. You know how when they first find a cure for something, it's vailable only to the rich and famous.
2006-06-28 18:18:30 · answer #6 · answered by Jennifer N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course you would and it WILL be here sooner than 10yrs
ms will probably be one of the first cured by stem cell therapy
good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-06-28 18:25:17 · answer #7 · answered by canada1usa0 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think you would
2006-06-28 18:17:50 · answer #8 · answered by Rachel T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋