Understanding the different stages of multiple sclerosis – Online interview

In our latest online interview, leading London-based consultant neurologist Dr Anand Trip discusses the condition of multiple sclerosis (MS), his area of special interest. Dr Trip explains the different stages of MS, the different treatments available, and how MS affects the patient’s quality of life.

0:00 Introduction
0:38 What are the various different stages of multiple sclerosis?
2:19 What are the latest treatment options for the condition?
3:50 Why does the condition get progressively worse? What happens during the stages of progressive worsening?
4:38 How does multiple sclerosis affect one’s quality of life?
5:40 How can the condition be avoided? What are the known main causes?

[samanthadavis]

I am 33 years old with MS and I have been fired from multiple jobs but I refuse to get on disability because I can work I just need people to be able to work with my cognitive guard. I am still to this day trying to figure out what is going on

[kevinfitzgerald]

Early stage is some kind of long haul infections diseases. The other stages the long haul infections diseases get worse. MS is a symptom.

[jasonc]

Do you use fetal cells? Probably not. Do you use Mesenchymal cells? Probably not. When I found out I got HSCT and then I went to get fetal cells after 15 months. I've also go on high doses a vitamin D. I don't have a thing wrong. Seems kind of weird that you're trying "drugs".

[jasonc]

But, where do you rank in World? It's not first. So, you know that.