We've all heard that expression right!
Well this was me yesterday at the Chiro's office and this was Dr. Kale too!
Like I mentioned yesterday, this new Blood / Brain barrier is a breakthrough research and has never been heard of in Canada and the US. Also, Dr. Kale having completed hid undergrad in Neuroscience was very exited to be involved in breakthrough information.
He did explain the research a little better then what I was able to grasp. Essentially the blood is pumped into the brain and in MS patients the brain is already slightly swollen due to the natural course of the disease. What then happens is the drainage is compromised due to the swelling. The blood cells are then "trapped" with nowhere to go. This is when they cross the barrier and enter the brain tissue also known as Myelin. the body's natural response is to send antibodies to the rescue! They attack the cells that are where they shouldn't be. And this explains why in MS the body is fighting it's own tissue.
Interesting Eh!
Dr. Kale has started his own research and is trying to get into contact with the doctor who initiated this study!
What we are hoping for is to see is a Venography can be performed in Canada and if I can be the first! Only seems right since I brought the whole thing to his attention!
Venography.. that's my next entry for you guys to read!
Friday, November 6, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Answer
Is it safe to have an epidural as an MS patient?
Some say yes and some say no.
The reasoning is that an epidural is meant to go to the brain and confuse the neurological impulses that react to pain. With MS patients, the last thing you want to do is "mess around" in there.
Some doctors swear that it is safe and this is because there isn't a concrete study proving else wise.
That being said, just because the small studies have yet to be recognised as True doesn't mean the data and findings are not valid.
Think about it...it doesn't only apply to MS research!
Some say yes and some say no.
The reasoning is that an epidural is meant to go to the brain and confuse the neurological impulses that react to pain. With MS patients, the last thing you want to do is "mess around" in there.
Some doctors swear that it is safe and this is because there isn't a concrete study proving else wise.
That being said, just because the small studies have yet to be recognised as True doesn't mean the data and findings are not valid.
Think about it...it doesn't only apply to MS research!
I've been bad...
I realise it's been a little bit and so today I will overwhelm you with information!
I would like first to say that I personally do not think that the H1N1 should scare you. The media likes to makes things seem worse then they are simply because much like sex sell so does fear. Tune out all the media and trust your gut. Common sense will also help keep you healthy. After all...the bird flu didn't kill you neither did SARS...I know because...well you are here reading!
This afternoon I am going to visit my chiropractor. A few weeks ago he introduced me to a treatment that he has been performing on MS patients for a while and I am going to start these manipulations in hope of some positive results! The area of focus is the first vertebrae in your neck, the one that your skull rests on.
Like a mentioned last week, I've been busy doing research.
I doctor in Italy has had a very interesting study going for a few years. His study has shown and proven that the blood drainage from the brain is not happening properly in MS patients. Actually of the 78 tested they all had a blood drainage problem. He also tested over 240 regular people of the same ages and such. None of them had this problem.
Although his study is not yet recognised in Canada and the US he has treated many patients by placing a "Shunt" (a small plastic tube) from the brain that then drains to the kidneys. This has proven to help with relapses however after a few years the brain gets confused and the Shunt must then be removed a period of time to let the brain and body heal.
I have shared this study with my Chiro as his first field of study was neurology. Boy! did I luck out!
He was very interested and I am excited to see what he has to say today!
I'll keep you posted!
I would like first to say that I personally do not think that the H1N1 should scare you. The media likes to makes things seem worse then they are simply because much like sex sell so does fear. Tune out all the media and trust your gut. Common sense will also help keep you healthy. After all...the bird flu didn't kill you neither did SARS...I know because...well you are here reading!
This afternoon I am going to visit my chiropractor. A few weeks ago he introduced me to a treatment that he has been performing on MS patients for a while and I am going to start these manipulations in hope of some positive results! The area of focus is the first vertebrae in your neck, the one that your skull rests on.
Like a mentioned last week, I've been busy doing research.
I doctor in Italy has had a very interesting study going for a few years. His study has shown and proven that the blood drainage from the brain is not happening properly in MS patients. Actually of the 78 tested they all had a blood drainage problem. He also tested over 240 regular people of the same ages and such. None of them had this problem.
Although his study is not yet recognised in Canada and the US he has treated many patients by placing a "Shunt" (a small plastic tube) from the brain that then drains to the kidneys. This has proven to help with relapses however after a few years the brain gets confused and the Shunt must then be removed a period of time to let the brain and body heal.
I have shared this study with my Chiro as his first field of study was neurology. Boy! did I luck out!
He was very interested and I am excited to see what he has to say today!
I'll keep you posted!
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