Questions
Q1: I was diagnosed with MS at age 29. Immediately after I was diagnosed, I went deep into the OMS (Overcoming MS) program. I have had MS for 12 years now and was virtually symptom-free for 10 years. I know a diet and lifestyle change is not sufficient in fighting MS, but I met Dr Jelinek and tons of others who follow the OMS program, who beat their MS without DMTs. But over the last 2 years, my MS has returned. I now struggle to walk for longer than 15 min. I don't want to take DMTs. I am planning to get HSCT in 6 months. Do you think the OMS program would help my recovery after HSCT? Do you see any reasons why it would have a negative effect? In your opinion, can diet and lifestyle effectively 'beat' MS? I know it's an open-ended question, but being in the OMS community, I get to see so many success stories. What do you think?
Q2: If an EBV anti-viral is discovered, could it be used in people already with MS?
Q3: Anti-CD20s - do neurologists know how long it is safe for people with MS to be on them with continued B-cell depletion?
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