what kind(s) of meds do you use?

[Pat]

Meds

I am not taking any prescription drugs just now. I was told to take the daily shots but knew that I would lapse more than once so opted out. I take the fish oil, melatonin and am now drinking a lot of organic raw milk and eating raw honey - seems to help me, especially the raw milk. I take Aleve when necessary and schedule regular massages. Acupuncture helps too - when I can afford it! Gin and tonic works well!!!

[ScottK]

I am in a study combining Copaxone and Avonex.

I am pretty sure I am getting Copaxone. I get the general swelling after taking that shot. But I am not sure about the Avonex. I don't get the flu or crummy symptoms others seem to complain about with it. I have to be indifferent about it, because the idea that I am stabbing a 1.5" needle into my thigh muscles once a week with sugar water just doesn't sit right with me.

I need to start taking fish oil again. I used up all the gel capsules I had and have been meaning to buy just the oil. From the numbers I have seen the raw oil has 4x as much punch compared to the gel capsules. And I read good things about Ginkgo Biloba.

[cochrajk]

I am about to start Copaxone. I take CoQ10 that I think helps with headaches/TN. I also take melatonin for sleep, as well as fish oil, a multi, and calmag supplement on days I feel like taking my vitamins too.

Most days I simply forget (which is a shame because vitamins cost so much money these days...) The fish oil I have learned to take with food...or else very very fishy. Uck!

[Angel@]

I used to think talking about stools was difficult, but when you read about stool samples in a Get Fuzzy cartoon (Bucky called a furniture store asking to see one; they were nonplussed), I've found it can be entertaining as well as educational. Okay, maybe not that entertaining. I do have a strange sense of humor.
07-13-2008 09:37 PM

loving the humor

I'm ok with the avonex as its "only" once a week and they leave little marks on the body.
wouldn't feel happy with needle marks and maybe sore spots on my legs

girls more ofter then boys have "trouble" going to the toilet so I try eating healthy. whole wheats an plums with yoghurt for breakfast and stuff. seems to to the trick

fish oil isnt a bad idea. good for the brains too, right?

[ActiveMSers]

I'm on Copaxone. I like the fact there are basically no side effects, except for the daily hassle of injecting yourself. All the DMDs work at about the same level, so Avonex, Betaseron, and Rebif all get the thumbs up, too.

The only supplement I take for MS is fish oil, as there is some slight potential evidence it may be beneficial and the odds of it hurting me (physical or in the wallet) are pretty darn low. The only downside: the occasional fish belch.

For sleep, melatonin. For the colon, a stool softener. People with MS are at a higher risk for colon cancer (e.g., Richard Cohen) due to hard stools. So my neuro said to start taking a softener daily.

I used to think talking about stools was difficult, but when you read about stool samples in a Get Fuzzy cartoon (Bucky called a furniture store asking to see one; they were nonplussed), I've found it can be entertaining as well as educational. Okay, maybe not that entertaining. I do have a strange sense of humor.

[Angel@]

hey all,
I was wondering if you want to share the meds you're using to help you deal with the effects of the MS.

I myself use avonex injections. started with it after my second relapse. been on them since okt '06.

for the rest I only use paracetamol when I need it.
ow..and had 3 times prednison (3x1000mg)

greetings
Angela