Source: MSonedisease.com
When I began a new treatment option, my neurologist worked with me to plan for Hep B vaccinations when the depletion of my B cells was low so that the Hep B vaccine would be most effective. This started a round of inquiry about the role of B cells. Some medications can cause issues with hepatitis.
How do B cells drive MS immune attacks?
Simply put, B cells enter the central nervous system. There they provide antigens to the T cells, then release pro-inflammatory cytokines, and secrete antibodies that damage the myelin sheath. My new infusion medication targets the B cells and, with hope, will reduce MS relapses and lesion formation.
The reasons that a researched treatment plan, daily exercise, and a solid healthy diet are so important means that I must be vigilant to keep inflammation low.
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