Multiple sclerosis (MS) is caused by your immune system mistakenly attacking parts of the central nervous system, which includes the brain, the optic nerves, and the spinal cord, and is a major cause of non-traumatic disability in young adults. It’s not yet clear what is the cause however, it may be a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
While the symptoms of Multiple sclerosis (MS) are not strictly an immediate cause of death, patients with MS have a statistically significant increase in mortality compared with the general population, with a reduction of life expectancy of 7–14 years.
Scientists believe to have finally created a treatment that achieves the long-term remission of the relapsing form of MS. (the most common type of MS)
At Solmed Clinic, together with Dr. Hrvoje Budinčević, we are proud to be part of the international project to see how effective this new treatment is. We are screening, admitting, and monitoring patients enrolled in the final testing phase, completely for free.
Who does MS impact?
At the moment of writing, it is estimated that 1,2 million people living in Europe have been diagnosed with MS, though every 5 minutes a new person is diagnosed with it around the world, nearly 70% of which are women.
The condition is commonly diagnosed between the ages of 18 and 40, while the global average age of diagnosis is 32. Currently, there are at least 30,000 children and adolescents under the age of 18 living with MS.
The negative impact MS has on the body cannot be stressed enough, as 80% of individuals diagnosed with it are forced to stop working within 15 years of the onset of the disease.
Symptoms
Multiple sclerosis can damage any part of the central nervous system, therefore the symptoms may differ greatly from individual to individual. The symptoms are not constantly evident and may change over the course of the disease depending on the location of affected nerve fibers. Symptoms often affect movement, vision, and general brain functions. According to Mayoclinic.com, some of the most common symptoms are:
- Numbness or weakness in one or more limbs that typically occurs on one side of your body at a time, or your legs and trunk
- Electric-shock sensations that occur with certain neck movements, especially bending the neck forward (Lhermitte sign)
- Tremor, lack of coordination, or unsteady gait
- Partial or complete loss of vision, usually in one eye at a time, often with pain during eye movement
- Prolonged double vision
- Blurry vision
- Slurred speech
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Tingling or pain in parts of your body
- Problems with sexual, bowel, and bladder function
It is important to note that the symptoms may show up and then disappear for weeks. months, or years before the next “attack”. Many individuals suffer from worsening intensity of symptoms as the disease progresses.
When to see a doctor?
If any of the above symptoms are experienced without a good reason, especially if it happens multiple times, you should immediately contact your doctor.
A new and more effective treatment is here!
Solmed Clinic is working closely with Dr. Hrvoje Budinčević on an innovative treatment for Multiple Sclerosis, which is believed to achieve long-term remission of the relapsing form of MS.
This drug fixes a major problem that previous drugs with the same objective, as the molecules are designed uniquely to target the problematic part of the immune system and are also expected to be more effective.
The drug has been tested for safety in high doses in phase one testing and has shown no side effects, this has led to cautious optimism amongst doctors and scientists involved in the project as phase 2/3 commences.
If you would like to have early access to this treatment, fill out our questionnaire to see if you fit the criteria. The screenings and treatment in this trial are offered completely free of charge.
