Actually repairing damage

[bluejadedwho]

I’ve tried many things over the years and it seems like a lot of the studies talk about halting disease progression. Is there any talk about actually fixing the damage already done?

[Hidden]

Good question! I am far more interested in fixing the nerve damage than stopping it. At 60 yo, i would benefit more if i could get 15-20 more years with better functionality, even if the disease were to slowly take that away again.

[fightald in reply to Hidden]

There is a lot of research being done. Just think of all the people across the spectrum of people affected by neuropathic diseases that would benefit, from ALD to Alzheimers. Hope to see it in my lifetime.

[monkeybus in reply to fightald]

Yes, the big numbers are folks with multiple sclerosis and diabetes.

Frankly, AMN isn't on the radar but we can piggyback on any research.

[monkeybus]

I believe it is possible to repair the damage. The human body had a fantastic ability to repair itself.

I started keeping a list of substances that aid remyelination. I believe I posted about it here.

Clemastine Fumarate for remyelination, available OTC.

In Phase II Clinical Trial, Over-the-Counter Antihistamine Significantly Accelerated Nerve-Cell Signaling that had been Slowed by MS

ucsf.edu/news/2017/10/40864...

CDP-choline for remyelination, again, OTC.

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/255...

Late administration of high-frequency electrical stimulation increases nerve regeneration

Tens units are cheap, and well worth a try for any kind of pain, and also (it says here) for nerve regeneration.

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/299...

[COwithAMN Administrator AMN EASIER Volunteer]

I have had a Google Alert running for many years for "myelin repair". It's one way to keep abreast of these developments.

[mariagno]

It will all depend on the damage and where. it is. Brain damage repair will not happen in our life times The blood brain barrier will make this really hard. Spinal cord damage is pretty tough but is really well funded and being worked on for many causes and at many places.. Peripheral nerve damage is getting better every year. Diabetic research is deep into this and so are other diseases.

I have peripheral damage as 99% of my issues.