I can't diagnose or treat you over the internet. I would need to take a full history, examine you, review all MRI scans and lab tests before I was in a position to intelligently answer your question.
Thanks for sharing your updated philosophy on continued use of Aubagio. I think it's always front and center as a patient that I still am more trusting of the older drugs that have been on the market. It's great to hear new medications entering the market so it's great to see that Aubagio still is in the race,thanks Dr.B!!
Excellent video & information. I’m 54 and have been using Aubagio for 5 months. A disease modifying treatment is only a part of my MS pie. Healthy eating, strength training, sleep, getting my bjj brown belt, trekking endurance, and meditation
I've been on aubagio for 3.5 years and tolerate it very well. The first few months were rough because of GI problems but they went completely away about 3 months in.
Thank you so much!! I am on Aubagio and believe that it fits for me. 😊👍 I am at the end of my 7 month mark. I have always had a ton of hair on my head. I brushed a lot of hairs out. Lol my hair is growing back in....I have a lot of short hairs with my long hair. You can call me Spikey. I'm really glad that you also brought up bowel issues. I have been going through mucusy bowel movements for the past 3 weeks and my hepatologist just ordered labs and we are waiting to hear the results. You are one of my neuro heroes!! Dr. Rany Aburashed is my neuro and hero too!!
Thank you for discussing Aubagio. I’ve been on it for 14months , my last MRI was very positive- no new lesions and some old lesions have decreased in size which is great! But 3 months ago I had a relapse and now have troubles with my hand so I’m waiting to see my neuro. I don’t want to change drugs because I’ve had such a bad experience with Tecfidera. I appreciate your advice DR Booster it gives me hope that things will slow down.
Thank you for this video. I have Active SPMS. I have tried Mayzent (caused severe Hypertension), Vumerity (caused epigastric issues), and now......doctor wants me to try Aubagio. Due to COVID-19, I'd rather not go in every 6 months for infusion so I agreed on Aubagio. I have heard many stories of Alopecia and diarrhea on this drug, though, however; I'm going to try it, anyhow.
I started aubagio 3 years ago after having optic neuritis and a new lesion. Just had another MRI and no new lesions, no relapses since starting it. It's working well for me, but i have been wondering if i should move to something better for long term. BUT...i have had no side effects from aubagio, and that's pretty important, too, as i tried 3 other meds and couldn't tolerate them. Planning to discuss with my neuro this fall.
Thank you so much for your videos, Dr. Boster. I crave a sense of agency in my own health and learning from your videos helps me prepare for meeting with my neurologist. I finished my second round of Lemtrada 1.5 years ago. I experienced a stabilizing period post lemtrada but remain on the hunt for therapies that may help me (in addition to exercise and general wellness, which I am very committed to). Your videos are enormously helpful and make my time with the neurologist more effective
Dr. Boster, Within the last week...I've been taking off ocrevus bc of allergic reaction and mavenclad was suggested...however, i researched aubagio, request my neurologist change to Aubagio! Tonight, listening to your indepth discussion of this medication, i feel calmer and more confident!! Thank you so very much
Hi, Dr Boster, yes i agree Aubagio in treatment of MS, Aubagio is also used in România, not for me, a new treatment for MS, as I was recurring remissivei was not unfortunately given, i was told that all have side effects, i had The shingles area and i was left with Ramsay Hunt syndrome
Great Video Dr! I feel some comfort in hearing about the strides made to treat this condition. Well done in presenting the information in a way that we can digest easily.
Thx a bunch Dr. New drug is exciting, I am very comfortable with Teriflunomide - daily tablet now, No relapses, Some hair loss, usual falls - Am gong to see what my PHP says - Thanks once again....
Linda Graveline I liked Aubagio. I liked the ease of taking it and the only side effect for me was hair thinning for a couple months, not noticeable to others and it grew back as thick as ever. Unfortunately I had progression and had to switch so keep moving forward
Hi Dr Boster. This DMT, specially its off label variants showed much interest and attention in Serbia. Lots of people, especially affected by MS would like to hear more information about it. But not all know English language well, or at all. A week ago I submitted translation from English to Serbian language. But owner of this video must approve it first to be visible, and it is you Dr Boster. It would be very helpful for us, to know more about this DMT, since we have very limited number of DMTs and as you know, in Serbia only 12% of patients are treated with moderate effective ones. Thanks in advance!
Thanks for this video Dr. Boster. I am trying to educate myself after a MS diagnosis last month. I am 54, however have had a relatively mild course for 25 years. Dr. Has suggested Aubagio.
I was diagnosed in July '19 and started Aubagio. I was taken off in November because it caused neuropathy in all four limbs. I was the sixth patient in the past year my MS specialist has had to take off Aubagio for this reason. I just started Ocrevus in Jan and have had good results with it so far. I'm not trying to discourage using Aubagio, just relaying my experience with it. I'm truly happy for those that it works well for and wish them the best. Just as MS is different for all of us, so are our individual reactions to MS meds. That's why it's so important to make your neurologist aware of side effects, it can be a game changer in the long run.
I’m 22 years old and today I was diagnosed with MS I do have a lesions on brain, left eye and spinal cord I think my neurologist said I’m gonna start taking aubagio hope it’s help in some way!
Glad to hear that it still has a place for us. To that point, how do you know when you're at the age or stage of the disease to switch? I'm doing well so far and get my yearly MRIs in November. I haven't had new lesions in over 9 years 😃. I'm still able to walk without assistance and exercise. I attribute it to my DMT, am I right? Or is it because I am now 55 and it's just the natural course of MS?? Thanks for your info on this 👍
I'm on my 6th month of Aubagio. I feel good but my liver enzymes are high, my BUN/Creatinine ratio is also high. My blood work looks crazy. I'm very anxious because this is the first MS drug I take as I was recently diagnosed on January. I'm afraid of it damaging other things but at the same time I am afraid that if I don't take it MS would just progress really fast.
Wouldn’t it be great if we could use a combination of drugs to fight MS in both the long and shorter term using the measurements you reviewed in this video! I know it would be very expensive (and no insurance company will cover that!), but I can’t help but wonder if it would be a game changer for newly diagnosed patients. I also wonder how tolerable it would be for the patient if they were to take two or more of the highly effective meds at the same time?
Many other fields of medicine (e.g. oncology, infectious disease, rheumatology) successfully combine medications for synergistic effects. I agree that this should be in the future of MS therapeutics.
Dr. B, Thank you so much for this video. My neurologist and I have tried 6 DMT's (Copaxone, Tecfidera, Plegridy, Rebif, Ocrevus, and Gilenya). Each only lasted a short time due to allergies, extreme side effects, etc. The only DMT remaining for me to try is Aubagio, due to other health issues. I feel much better about this decision. The only concern is alopecia, but I will borrow my daughter's-in-law cosplay wigs. Lol
Thank you so much. My neurologist (team) has never offered me anything, just says I'm done for, and I talked my GP into prescribing this... so they threatened him.
Hi Dr B, this video is very informative, clear and easy to understand! My experience with Aubagio was not good. I lost quite a bit of hair and had a significant attack which led to permanent worsening of disability on this Med. I also had a difficult time getting it out of my system. With that said however, I know drugs affect everyone differently. My opinion is to use more effective, newer meds! Although, if someone is hesitant to use meds at all due to safety concerns or cannot be on the newer meds for other reasons, it appears based on the studies that Aubagio would be better than nothing.
My first attack with MS happened in January of this year started with ocular neuritis. I have been on Aubagio now for for 7 months and the only side effect I have got what is increased hunger. I'm getting blood tests every two weeks for everything in their coming back good
You also mentioned it antiviral properties .I was put on house isolation because of being on the drug and in the space of 2 months I went from High Risk to being no more risk than anybody else would .it has apparent antiviral properties to help fight against covid
I just started Aubagio today switched from glatiramer acetate after 3 months . I did fine with the injections but didn’t like injections. I hope I do well on Aubagio.
Second half of the disease - - I was diagnosed with MS about 5 years ago soon after my 1st clinical issue. I'll be 57 in a week. So you base stage of disease on person's age not length of time with disease? I think of me being at the start of this disease that will be with me for life. Do I reach the second of this disease sooner than someone diagnosed in their twenties?
Please make a video comparing 1st line drugs. 🙏 What is the best drug to start with and why? What do you recommend to your patients? Will copaxone work after aubagio? If there are side effects. Or choose another drug? For example, low white blood cells. Multiple sclerosis without aggravation. What drugs are suitable for people with high titers CJ?
I have just had to have a washout of Aubagio because an MRI showed acute activity, it was not good for me and so starting Ocrevus on Tuesday! I’m excited! Just to add regarding the anti viral part of aubagio, this wasn’t the case for me either, I have reoccurring herpes simplex 2 and we had to up my daily antivirals due to more outbreaks on Aubagio? A question please, is there a link between MS and Herpes?
I wish you was here in Maryland! I've been sick now for almost 7yrs and finally my doctor gave me a referral to see a Neurologist! I have all the symptoms of MS,and I find myself getting weaker. My flares were more spaced out b4, but now they seem to come more often and lasting longer! At this point I just want a diagnoses so I can began to fight this😢
Your channel is superior to Google. I get to learn about this disease and the way these medications are pronounced. If only can remember when I say it myself 😅
So Aubagio is definitely a winner to u & I understand why now so thanks! So in your opinion is Tysabri just as effective if starting after a 10+ year diagnosis or is is it too late?
I had been on Aubagio for 5 years but after my Covid shot a little later notice JCV in my brain and they took me off. And now I’m on nothing for over a year what do u suggest????
Hello Dr Booster. I was diagnosed with MS when I was 23yrs old in 1998. I was put on a medicine called Beta Seron which was I'm sure you know is an injection every other day. I have been on this medicine for about 23yrs now & I have been doing well, Praise God! The only thing is that I'm running out of real estate on my body b/c the places where I'm injecting have become very sore. My neurologist has suggested Aubagio but I'm just concerned about the switch & how my body would respond after being on Beta Seron for so long. I apologize for such a long comment/question. I just would appreciate your thoughts. Thank you& God bless.
I've been on Rebif for 3 years and my doctor adviced me to go on aubagio because i have pretty segnificant atrophy on the injection sites. I loved Rebif... i did not have any event for the past 2 years and in the first year of treatment had 2 minor ones. Before treatment i had 4 in 8 months and one with semiparalisis on the wright side. I'm romanian btw and love you 🥰. Do you think this is a good change ?
Hi I have had to come of Abagio after 3 month as my liver function went of the scale , is it worth having a break and restarting or taking another drug . I am 66
I realize that Ofatumumab is not commercially available at this time in the US, I don't see any drawbacks from using it when it becomes available over Aubagio. It seems to me at this time other than being administered by injection it appears to be a more efficient drug. Am I missing something?
Hey Doc, as I commented a few months earlier, great video.. But, since I'm using Aubagio since August this year, I must return to it, and ask a question.. I'm feeling great, my blood results are very good, due to covid I still didn't do the MRI, hopefully it will be ok too, the only bad thing is my hair, it's really started to thicken.. is it ok if I start to take biotin for example..? I read that some people using it, and that is helpful... thanks in advance...
Have your thoughts on this changed since 2019? I saw my MS specialist this morning and she is actually suggesting I go from Kesimpta to Aubagio. Feels like a huge step back for sure in terms of efficacy, but I have had frequent infections causing huge pseudoexacerbations and setbacks since being on Kesimpta. She thinks I may need to be on a less immune-suppressing drug at least for a year or two. At any rate, that's making me wonder if you still consider Aubagio to have a place, since this video is several years old now.
Curious about de-escalation. If one has no real or any bad side effects from the heavy hitter you describe, why shouldn’t an old fart like me, (55, haha!) just stay on the heavy hitter?
Dr. B if I’m 50 and diagnosed in 2018 is that considered second half of the disease because of my age. I’m on Aubagio and doing pretty well. Was the drug in second trial Ocrevus? I’m not familiar with that drug name.
Hi I would like to know why we don't see more research with foods and supplements, once we can find in Pubmed, basic research about MS, in animal models, etc. , still without scientific foundation, but that deserves trials in humans, once are foods and natural supplements, that can have side effects, but under medical supervision, in controlled trials. the doctors can do safe research, (and randomized double blind) i with ginger, genistein ( or even soy), curcumin, etc. (in the site of Pubmed or even in Google, when we do some search with the words multiple sclerosis and ginger, or genistein and multiple sclerosis, or curcumin and MS, or Boswellia Serrata and multiple sclerosis, we can find the research articles. But all these supplements can have antiplatelets mechanisms, and can causes coagulation disorders, between others side effects. Please, this is not a prescription and in no way a suggestion to use such things. It is only a question to the doctors of this channel. Do not takes none supplements, once all can cause side effects and have interactions with medicine drugs that the patient is taking , etc. No one never would try to treat so serious disease as multiple sclerosis with such foods or supplements without medical supervision and prescription. Only the doctor of the patient can gives the prescription of foods, supplements and drugs to patients with any disease, and mainly MS.
What are you thoughts on using Aubagio to treat MS in 2019? Do you agree with my conclusions? Please share with me below!
Aaron Boster MD I’d still use it.
As not everyone is the same.. it still works for some people.
I can't diagnose or treat you over the internet. I would need to take a full history, examine you, review all MRI scans and lab tests before I was in a position to intelligently answer your question.
Thanks for sharing your updated philosophy on continued use of Aubagio. I think it's always front and center as a patient that I still am more trusting of the older drugs that have been on the market. It's great to hear new medications entering the market so it's great to see that Aubagio still is in the race,thanks Dr.B!!
i have ms since 2013 am getting Rituximab what about this infusion
ive been on aubagio over a year now,and its given me back so much i lost due to this disease.
Excellent video & information. I’m 54 and have been using Aubagio for 5 months. A disease modifying treatment is only a part of my MS pie. Healthy eating, strength training, sleep, getting my bjj brown belt, trekking endurance, and meditation
I've been on aubagio for 3.5 years and tolerate it very well. The first few months were rough because of GI problems but they went completely away about 3 months in.
Thank you so much!! I am on Aubagio and believe that it fits for me. 😊👍 I am at the end of my 7 month mark. I have always had a ton of hair on my head. I brushed a lot of hairs out. Lol my hair is growing back in....I have a lot of short hairs with my long hair. You can call me Spikey. I'm really glad that you also brought up bowel issues. I have been going through mucusy bowel movements for the past 3 weeks and my hepatologist just ordered labs and we are waiting to hear the results. You are one of my neuro heroes!! Dr. Rany Aburashed is my neuro and hero too!!
After COVID joined our medication debate, I’m praying Aubagio is a safe alternative to B cell depleters!!
Dr Boster, you are such a blessing. You really are...🙌🏾
Thanks for the info, I am on aubagio and this gives me something to chat with my neurologist next time around.
Thank you for discussing Aubagio. I’ve been on it for 14months , my last MRI was very positive- no new lesions and some old lesions have decreased in size which is great! But 3 months ago I had a relapse and now have troubles with my hand so I’m waiting to see my neuro. I don’t want to change drugs because I’ve had such a bad experience with Tecfidera.
I appreciate your advice DR Booster it gives me hope that things will slow down.
Thank you for this video. I have Active SPMS. I have tried Mayzent (caused severe Hypertension), Vumerity (caused epigastric issues), and now......doctor wants me to try Aubagio. Due to COVID-19, I'd rather not go in every 6 months for infusion so I agreed on Aubagio. I have heard many stories of Alopecia and diarrhea on this drug, though, however; I'm going to try it, anyhow.
I started aubagio 3 years ago after having optic neuritis and a new lesion. Just had another MRI and no new lesions, no relapses since starting it. It's working well for me, but i have been wondering if i should move to something better for long term. BUT...i have had no side effects from aubagio, and that's pretty important, too, as i tried 3 other meds and couldn't tolerate them. Planning to discuss with my neuro this fall.
Thank you so much for your videos, Dr. Boster. I crave a sense of agency in my own health and learning from your videos helps me prepare for meeting with my neurologist. I finished my second round of Lemtrada 1.5 years ago. I experienced a stabilizing period post lemtrada but remain on the hunt for therapies that may help me (in addition to exercise and general wellness, which I am very committed to). Your videos are enormously helpful and make my time with the neurologist more effective
Dr. Boster,
Within the last week...I've been taking off ocrevus bc of allergic reaction and mavenclad was suggested...however, i researched aubagio, request my neurologist change to Aubagio! Tonight, listening to your indepth discussion of this medication, i feel calmer and more confident!!
Thank you so very much
I love your theory of "hit it hard first". Great work Dr. Boster.
Hi, Dr Boster, yes i agree Aubagio in treatment of MS, Aubagio is also used in România, not for me, a new treatment for MS, as I was recurring remissivei was not unfortunately given, i was told that all have side effects, i had The shingles area and i was left with Ramsay Hunt syndrome
I Was on rebif for 18 years since my diagnosis and I had to stop. Now I have been on Aubagio for 1 year and no side effects. So far so good!
Great Video Dr! I feel some comfort in hearing about the strides made to treat this condition. Well done in presenting the information in a way that we can digest easily.
Thx a bunch Dr. New drug is exciting, I am very comfortable with Teriflunomide - daily tablet now, No relapses, Some hair loss, usual falls - Am gong to see what my PHP says - Thanks once again....
Linda Graveline
I liked Aubagio. I liked the ease of taking it and the only side effect for me was hair thinning for a couple months, not noticeable to others and it grew back as thick as ever. Unfortunately I had progression and had to switch so keep moving forward
Hi Dr Boster. This DMT, specially its off label variants showed much interest and attention in Serbia. Lots of people, especially affected by MS would like to hear more information about it. But not all know English language well, or at all. A week ago I submitted translation from English to Serbian language. But owner of this video must approve it first to be visible, and it is you Dr Boster. It would be very helpful for us, to know more about this DMT, since we have very limited number of DMTs and as you know, in Serbia only 12% of patients are treated with moderate effective ones. Thanks in advance!
Thanks for this video Dr. Boster. I am trying to educate myself after a MS diagnosis last month. I am 54, however have had a relatively mild course for 25 years. Dr. Has suggested Aubagio.
I agree 👍🏼
Aaron could we do this comparison now in 2022?
I'm debating on treatments that I've been offered, as I start my journey.
I was diagnosed in July '19 and started Aubagio. I was taken off in November because it caused neuropathy in all four limbs. I was the sixth patient in the past year my MS specialist has had to take off Aubagio for this reason. I just started Ocrevus in Jan and have had good results with it so far. I'm not trying to discourage using Aubagio, just relaying my experience with it. I'm truly happy for those that it works well for and wish them the best. Just as MS is different for all of us, so are our individual reactions to MS meds. That's why it's so important to make your neurologist aware of side effects, it can be a game changer in the long run.
Thank you for sharing your opinion about DMT in older people 👍If I understood well, it seems that Aubagio has more efficacy than Copaxone... ?
I’m 22 years old and today I was diagnosed with MS I do have a lesions on brain, left eye and spinal cord I think my neurologist said I’m gonna start taking aubagio hope it’s help in some way!
Glad to hear that it still has a place for us. To that point, how do you know when you're at the age or stage of the disease to switch? I'm doing well so far and get my yearly MRIs in November. I haven't had new lesions in over 9 years 😃. I'm still able to walk without assistance and exercise. I attribute it to my DMT, am I right? Or is it because I am now 55 and it's just the natural course of MS?? Thanks for your info on this 👍
Thanks for doing a video on Aubagio!
Thank you Dr Boster! This is great!
Glad it was helpful!
I'm on my 6th month of Aubagio. I feel good but my liver enzymes are high, my BUN/Creatinine ratio is also high. My blood work looks crazy. I'm very anxious because this is the first MS drug I take as I was recently diagnosed on January. I'm afraid of it damaging other things but at the same time I am afraid that if I don't take it MS would just progress really fast.
I'm on Aubagio. So far no side effects. So far no side effects. So far no side effects. So far no side effects. 😂👍😉
Wouldn’t it be great if we could use a combination of drugs to fight MS in both the long and shorter term using the measurements you reviewed in this video! I know it would be very expensive (and no insurance company will cover that!), but I can’t help but wonder if it would be a game changer for newly diagnosed patients. I also wonder how tolerable it would be for the patient if they were to take two or more of the highly effective meds at the same time?
Many other fields of medicine (e.g. oncology, infectious disease, rheumatology) successfully combine medications for synergistic effects. I agree that this should be in the future of MS therapeutics.
I've also had that idea floating around too.
Thanks a lot cause I m on aubagio right now .this was awesome love you Dr B
Personally thank you!
Dr. B, Thank you so much for this video. My neurologist and I have tried 6 DMT's (Copaxone, Tecfidera, Plegridy, Rebif, Ocrevus, and Gilenya). Each only lasted a short time due to allergies, extreme side effects, etc. The only DMT remaining for me to try is Aubagio, due to other health issues. I feel much better about this decision. The only concern is alopecia, but I will borrow my daughter's-in-law cosplay wigs. Lol
Thank you so much. My neurologist (team) has never offered me anything, just says I'm done for, and I talked my GP into prescribing this... so they threatened him.
Had never offered anything? I’m hat is the worst MS care I’ve heard od😊
Great video to watch when considering Aubagio! TY :)
glad it helped L!
Hi Dr B, this video is very informative, clear and easy to understand! My experience with Aubagio was not good. I lost quite a bit of hair and had a significant attack which led to permanent worsening of disability on this Med. I also had a difficult time getting it out of my system. With that said however, I know drugs affect everyone differently. My opinion is to use more effective, newer meds! Although, if someone is hesitant to use meds at all due to safety concerns or cannot be on the newer meds for other reasons, it appears based on the studies that Aubagio would be better than nothing.
My first attack with MS happened in January of this year started with ocular neuritis. I have been on Aubagio now for for 7 months and the only side effect I have got what is increased hunger. I'm getting blood tests every two weeks for everything in their coming back good
You also mentioned it antiviral properties .I was put on house isolation because of being on the drug and in the space of 2 months I went from High Risk to being no more risk than anybody else would .it has apparent antiviral properties to help fight against covid
Great information
I just started Aubagio today switched from glatiramer acetate after 3 months . I did fine with the injections but didn’t like injections. I hope I do well on Aubagio.
Second half of the disease - - I was diagnosed with MS about 5 years ago soon after my 1st clinical issue. I'll be 57 in a week. So you base stage of disease on person's age not length of time with disease? I think of me being at the start of this disease that will be with me for life. Do I reach the second of this disease sooner than someone diagnosed in their twenties?
Please make a video comparing 1st line drugs. 🙏 What is the best drug to start with and why? What do you recommend to your patients? Will copaxone work after aubagio? If there are side effects. Or choose another drug? For example, low white blood cells. Multiple sclerosis without aggravation. What drugs are suitable for people with high titers CJ?
Thanks Doc.. great explanation as always!
My pleasure!
That was a very good explanation of the drug choices. Thank you again.
Hello Aaron , what médication would you suggest for MS triggered by Lyme disease?Thank you.
It was my first DMT. Not good for me. I used it for a year and got worse. Tysabri helped me better. No med works the same for everyone.
Such a useful video, thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
How about 2020....? Update?
Thanks for your videos doc enjoy them a lot question on aubagio can it cause difficulty walking and balance problems?
No out with old in with the new!
I have just had to have a washout of Aubagio because an MRI showed acute activity, it was not good for me and so starting Ocrevus on Tuesday! I’m excited! Just to add regarding the anti viral part of aubagio, this wasn’t the case for me either, I have reoccurring herpes simplex 2 and we had to up my daily antivirals due to more outbreaks on Aubagio?
A question please, is there a link between MS and Herpes?
How is the ocrevus going? I'm on aubagio and may be switching too.
In 2021- do u still think Aubagio is workable to treat still?
Thank you very much for this information im starting this drug and youve put my mind at ease thankyou
I wish you was here in Maryland! I've been sick now for almost 7yrs and finally my doctor gave me a referral to see a Neurologist! I have all the symptoms of MS,and I find myself getting weaker. My flares were more spaced out b4, but now they seem to come more often and lasting longer! At this point I just want a diagnoses so I can began to fight this😢
Another excellent video
Your channel is superior to Google. I get to learn about this disease and the way these medications are pronounced. If only can remember when I say it myself 😅
So Aubagio is definitely a winner to u & I understand why now so thanks! So in your opinion is Tysabri just as effective if starting after a 10+ year diagnosis or is is it too late?
I had been on Aubagio for 5 years but after my Covid shot a little later notice JCV in my brain and they took me off. And now I’m on nothing for over a year what do u suggest????
Hello Dr Booster. I was diagnosed with MS when I was 23yrs old in 1998. I was put on a medicine called Beta Seron which was I'm sure you know is an injection every other day. I have been on this medicine for about 23yrs now & I have been doing well, Praise God! The only thing is that I'm running out of real estate on my body b/c the places where I'm injecting have become very sore. My neurologist has suggested Aubagio but I'm just concerned about the switch & how my body would respond after being on Beta Seron for so long. I apologize for such a long comment/question. I just would appreciate your thoughts. Thank you& God bless.
I've been on Rebif for 3 years and my doctor adviced me to go on aubagio because i have pretty segnificant atrophy on the injection sites. I loved Rebif... i did not have any event for the past 2 years and in the first year of treatment had 2 minor ones. Before treatment i had 4 in 8 months and one with semiparalisis on the wright side. I'm romanian btw and love you 🥰. Do you think this is a good change ?
Hi I have had to come of Abagio after 3 month as my liver function went of the scale , is it worth having a break and restarting or taking another drug . I am 66
I realize that Ofatumumab is not commercially available at this time in the US, I don't see any drawbacks from using it when it becomes available over Aubagio. It seems to me at this time other than being administered by injection it appears to be a more efficient drug. Am I missing something?
They just released the generic version. Do you have any concern with the generic?
I'm nervous about any drug with a flu in the name.
Hey Doc, as I commented a few months earlier, great video..
But, since I'm using Aubagio since August this year, I must return to it, and ask a question..
I'm feeling great, my blood results are very good, due to covid I still didn't do the MRI, hopefully it will be ok too, the only bad thing is my hair, it's really started to thicken.. is it ok if I start to take biotin for example..? I read that some people using it, and that is helpful... thanks in advance...
Sharing
Sad but that is all my insurance will approve
What do you consider the first half of the disease as you mention a second half of MS in this video.
Nice vedio
Have your thoughts on this changed since 2019? I saw my MS specialist this morning and she is actually suggesting I go from Kesimpta to Aubagio. Feels like a huge step back for sure in terms of efficacy, but I have had frequent infections causing huge pseudoexacerbations and setbacks since being on Kesimpta. She thinks I may need to be on a less immune-suppressing drug at least for a year or two. At any rate, that's making me wonder if you still consider Aubagio to have a place, since this video is several years old now.
Curious about de-escalation. If one has no real or any bad side effects from the heavy hitter you describe, why shouldn’t an old fart like me, (55, haha!) just stay on the heavy hitter?
Dr. B if I’m 50 and diagnosed in 2018 is that considered second half of the disease because of my age. I’m on Aubagio and doing pretty well. Was the drug in second trial Ocrevus? I’m not familiar with that drug name.
52 not 54
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Hi
I would like to know why we don't see more research with foods and supplements, once we can find in Pubmed, basic research about MS, in animal models, etc. , still without scientific foundation, but that deserves trials in humans, once are foods and natural supplements, that can have side effects, but under medical supervision, in controlled trials. the doctors can do safe research, (and randomized double blind) i with ginger, genistein ( or even soy), curcumin, etc.
(in the site of Pubmed or even in Google, when we do some search with the words multiple sclerosis and ginger, or genistein and multiple sclerosis, or curcumin and MS, or Boswellia Serrata and multiple sclerosis, we can find the research articles.
But all these supplements can have antiplatelets mechanisms, and can causes coagulation disorders, between others side effects.
Please, this is not a prescription and in no way a suggestion to use such things.
It is only a question to the doctors of this channel.
Do not takes none supplements, once all can cause side effects and have interactions with medicine drugs that the patient is taking , etc.
No one never would try to treat so serious disease as multiple sclerosis with such foods or supplements without medical supervision and prescription.
Only the doctor of the patient can gives the prescription of foods, supplements and drugs to patients with any disease, and mainly MS.