Benefits of interferons

Posted By Joe  on May 01, 1999 at 10:15:44
Not every neuro is recommending interferons for the treatment of MS.  I was recently diagnosed with probable MS.  I have seen three neuros.  One recommended immediate treatment with interferons.  One recommended no treatment now since he felt the two lesions on the MRI may not be lesions (cervical c2 and c3)...and he recommended redoing the MRIs with contrast.  The other recommended a wait and see approach for one year since my symptoms are mild (numbness, burning sensation on feet), but recommended antidepressants (celexa).  If just one more lesion is found on the MRI she recommends IMMEDIATE treatment.
My PCP recommended no treatment.  He felt in the next couple of years an oral dosage may be available for clinical studies/trials.  
If I choose to be aggressive, I will go on interferons.
Since your center is a leader in this field, what is the current thinking on interferon treatment and what inroads are being made in the development of oral meds.  Also what about the use of antibiotics in the treatment of MS?  










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