Webinar Highlights – Medication with Dr Jonny White | S8E25

In this episode of Living Well with MS -- where we explore topics relating to living a full and healthy life with multiple sclerosis -- we are pleased to welcome Dr Jonny White as our guest! Jonny lives with MS and is an Overcoming MS Facilitator and the charity’s medical advisor. Watch this episode on YouTube. Keep reading for the topics, timestamps, and our guest’s bio. 01:13 Understanding Steroids and Their Role in MS Relapses 03:55 Disease Modifying Therapies: An Overview 05:51 First Generation DMTs: Interferons and Copaxone 09:49 Second Generation DMTs: Advancements and Efficacy 15:34 High Efficacy DMTs: Tysabri and Beyond 20:15 Emerging Treatments and Their Implications 25:37 Symptom Management: Addressing Fatigue and Spasticity 29:48 The Role of Lifestyle in MS Management 34:45 Future Directions in MS Treatment 36:11 Understanding Myelination and Remyelination 41:11 Exploring the Role of Epstein-Barr Virus in MS 44:02 Navigating Treatment Options and Clinical Trials 51:29 Making Informed Decisions Post-Diagnosis New to Overcoming MS? Visit our introductory page Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub New to Overcoming MS? Learn why lifestyle matters in MS - begin your journey at our 'Get started' page Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub Visit the Overcoming MS website Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram YouTube Pinterest Don’t miss out: Subscribe to this podcast and never miss an episode. Listen to our archive of Living Well with MS here. Make sure you sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full and happy life with MS. Support us: If you enjoy this podcast and want to help us continue creating future podcasts, please leave a donation here. Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing [email protected]. If you like Living Well with MS, please leave a 5-star review.