March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
Introduction
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. Infusion therapy is a method of giving medication through an intravenous drip into the bloodstream. This method can be used to treat MS symptoms such as muscle weakness, vision problems and fatigue.
What is infusion therapy?
Infusion therapy is the administration of drugs through a needle. It can be used to treat multiple sclerosis and other conditions, but it's not the same as intravenous (IV) therapy.
Why is infusion therapy useful for MS symptoms?
Infusion therapy is a type of immunotherapy. In this treatment, you receive injections that help your body fight the disease. There are two main types of infusion therapies: High-dose immunoglobulin (HDIg) and interferon beta-1a or interferon beta-1b (IFN). Both can help reduce MS symptoms, slow down progression of the disease, and reduce relapse rates.
How does an infusion look like?
In the infusion room, you will be hooked up to an IV and a pump that delivers the infusion. You may experience mild side effects such as fever, chills or headache. If you do, your nurse will give you medication to treat them. When your treatment is finished, doctors will talk with their patients about how they felt during their infusions and any side effects experienced by those who received MS drugs through infusion therapy instead of pills or injections (or both)
Where do I get infusions done?
Health Care Medical Infusion Specialties! We have specially trained infusion nurses on staff to care for you.
Benefits: Infusion therapy has been used successfully to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) for more than 30 years. Many people with MS have had their symptoms reduced or eliminated through this treatment method, which involves taking an intravenous drug directly into your bloodstream over a period of hours or days. The drugs used in infusion therapy are designed to reduce inflammation in your central nervous system (CNS), which may help slow down disease progression and improve mobility problems caused by MS.
Risks: Side effects related to infusion therapy include nausea, vomiting or diarrhea; low blood pressure; heart rhythm changes; kidney damage; allergic reactions including hives or difficulty breathing; increased risk of infections because you're receiving medication that suppresses your immune system
Conclusion
Infusion therapy is a great option for people with MS. It can help relieve symptoms and even slow down disease progression. However, it's important to understand the risks and benefits before deciding whether or not to try this treatment option. Infusion therapy is expensive and requires regular visits to an infusion center that may be far away from home, so if an alternative treatment like medication works well enough on its own or with other therapies then it might be worth considering instead of starting on infusions right away.
About Health Care Medical Infusion Specialties
Trusted for two decades by patients, hospital systems, and health care institutions statewide, Health Care Medical Infusion Specialties is Mississippi’s leading and most comprehensive provider of infusion services, nutritional and immunity IV therapy, and durable medical equipment for adults and children.