Advances In Treating Multiple Sclerosis

[MKdave]

So scientist believe there is a [url="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/4525873/Vitamin-D-for-pregnant-women-could-cut-MS-rates.html"]firm link between Multiple Sclerosis and vitamin D,[/url]. It has long been suspected, but it appears it has been all but confirmed. OJ Brigance has Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. I'm no doctor, but I'm assuming they are in some way related. Does anyone know if the advances in treatment in MS could possibly help OJ in his battle with ALS?

[Moderator 2]

[b]Clinical Manifestations of ALS[/b]
ALS is a thickening of tissue in the motor tracts of the lateral columns and anterior horns of the spinal cord; results in progressive muscle atrophy (wasting) that starts in the limbs

Early Symptoms
Muscle weakness (60% experience)
Dropping things, tripping,