Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Symptoms, Support, and Options
Known personalities that suffer from Multiple Sclerosis, exploring symptoms, & options for addressing MS.
Do you have Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
So does a popular Sopranos actress, a well-known country musician, a politician’s wife, and others you may recognize….
In our past blogs, we have brought attention to celebrities who have certain conditions to remind you that people with power and influence can raise awareness and funding for a disease that you or a loved one may have.
- Lady Gaga (Fibromyalgia)
- Venus Williams (Sjogren’s Syndrome)
When celebrities go public with their disease, it can sometimes help other patients accept and cope with symptoms. Jack Osbourne shared that he felt an obligation to speak up publicly so MS would be discussed more: multiple sclerosis.
Known Celebrities and Athletes With MS
Jamie-Lynn Sigler
Meadow from The Sopranos, Sigler was diagnosed with MS in 2001 when she was 20, but stayed quiet until early 2016. She shares her experiences to help others using the hashtag #RemainMySelf.
Selma Blair
Actress Selma Blair announced her MS diagnosis on Instagram and shared her goal of giving hope to others by speaking honestly about day-to-day challenges.
Clay Walker
MS struck country music star Clay Walker in his mid-20s. Therapies helped him regain function and continue an active career. For over 15 years since his diagnosis, Walker has worked to raise awareness about multiple sclerosis.
Jack Osbourne
Although doing well physically, Osbourne has talked about the mental health challenges that can accompany MS, including fear and anxiety. He has said depression is one of the most commonly shared symptoms of MS and an important topic to address.
Linda Elsegood, Founder of the LDN Research Trust
Linda Elsegood’s personal experience led her to create the LDN Research Trust. Read her story.
At Town & Country Compounding we do our best to work with the patient and the practitioner to offer other options for patients.
Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the brain and spinal cord in which the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues (an autoimmune disease). With MS, the immune system mistakes the protective covering on nerve fibers (the myelin sheath) as a foreign invader and attacks it. This overactive immune response and inflammation can lead to lesions in the brain and spinal cord.
These lesions can cause communication problems—delaying or blocking messages between the brain, spinal cord, and other parts of the body. More information
Common Symptoms
Numbness, pain, tingling, vision problems, the feeling of brain “fogginess,” spasticity and tightness, imbalance, extreme fatigue, depression, and numbness or tingling in the extremities, among other issues. Some patients may develop problems walking and may need assistance.
MS can also frequently cause forgetfulness or difficulty concentrating as well as problems with bladder and bowel function. More information. The changes that MS brings can be life-altering, affecting both quality of life and relationships with others.
There is a different kind of hope for patients with Low Dose Naltrexone. Town & Country can help with any questions you may have or help you talk to your doctor.
Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) Titration Kit Using Oral Capsules
The titration kit enables a patient to start low dose naltrexone therapy and slowly ease into the dose that is appropriate for them.
The kit contains a combination of 0.5mg (Green Vial) and 1.5mg (Amber Vial) capsules allowing the patient to start at 1.5mg and increase weekly by 0.5mg until they reach a personal effective dose—typically between 3mg to 4.5mg.
We can communicate during the titration period with the patient and physician as needed to help determine the maintenance dose that is right for the patient.
When smaller doses (microgram dosing) are necessary, a liquid dosage form can be desirable for easier titration. Customized microgram-strength capsules are also available.
Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) FAQ
It’s important to ask questions when researching medications, especially when it comes to pain relief. Many individuals looking for alternatives to addictive opioids have found Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) can be the solution. Town & Country Compounding’s John Herr, RPh., has become a national expert by studying and connecting with global experts in LDN, and has helped many patients through chronic pain. Contact Town & Country Compounding for more info.
Up the Creek with a Paddle: Beat MS and Many Autoimmune Disorders with Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN)
After years of battling with the onslaught of her husband’s Multiple Sclerosis, Mary found a doctor in New York City, Dr. Bernard Bihari. People claimed Dr. Bihari knew how to stop different types of MS from progressing and could help various autoimmune disorders using LDN. LDN worked for Mary’s husband’s MS and also for her uncle’s Parkinson’s—and they felt it stopped the disease from progressing.
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Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Can naltrexone help with multiple sclerosis (MS)? Read about it here.
Check out Town & Country Compounding’s titration kit to help you or your patient find the most appropriate dose. Our pharmacists have experience helping patients get started and adjusting doses.
Low-dose naltrexone may cause the body to increase endorphin production over time. These natural endorphins may help reduce pain. Naltrexone may work for MS because endorphins can help reduce inflammation which leads to lesions—and it is proposed that may be an underlying cause of MS symptoms.
