Multiple Sclerosis Patients with Allergies Demonstrate Better Physical Outcomes but Worse Psychological Symptoms. (P6.172)

CONCLUSION: Coexistence of allergies may provide a better physical outcome in MS patients Our findings support the protective effects of Th2 mediated disorders on Th1 immune responses seen in MS. Worse psychological symptoms can be attributed to cholinergic /beta adrenergic deregulation identified in patients with allergies. Additional prospective studies are required to elucidate these relationships.Disclosure: Dr. Gupta has nothing to disclose. Dr. Kavak has nothing to disclose. Dr. Teter has received research support from Biogen Idec, EMD Serono, Novartis, and Genzyme Corp. Dr. Weinstock-Guttman has received personal compensation for activities with Biogen Idec, Teva Neuroscience, EMD Serono, Pfizer, Novartis, Genzyme, Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Mylan, and Acorda Therapeutics. Dr. Weinstock-Guttman has received research support from Biogen Idec, Teva Neuroscience, EMD Serono, Pfizer Inc, Novartis, Acorda, ITN, Questcor, Shire, Genzyme, Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals, Inc., National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the National Institutes of Health and Aspreva-Roche.

Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Gupta, S., Kavak, K., Teter, B., Weinstock-Guttman, B. Tags: Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms and Comorbidities Source Type: research