First drug 'slows decline' in progressive MS

[maureenho]

First drug 'slows decline' in progressive MS

The first drug to slow the decline in patients with primary progressive multiple sclerosis has been reported at a conference.

The disease affects nerves and leads to fatigue, muscle problems and loss of vision.

Preliminary data from trials of 732 people showed that ocrelizumab slowed the onset of disability by 24% over the course of 12 weeks.

The MS Society said the findings were a "big moment" in treating the disease.

There are two main forms of MS - relapsing remitting, which comes in a cycle of flare-ups and relapses, and primary progressive, which is a gradual deterioration

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-34475629

[wendy]

I am glad you put this on Maureen, I read it yesterday in the Mail and meant to put it on, and then I forgot all about it.
I hope this article has not upset you.

[maureenho]

It does a little bit Wendy but at the same time it gives hope to other sufferers of PPMS.

I just hope the cost is kept low so that many people will benefit from the drug.

[annie]

That is good news, I hope they will find something for HNPP