04 Jan Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis
What is Multiple Sclerosis?
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is one of the most debilitating autoimmune diseases known to man. As your body’s immune system goes into hyperdrive trying to defend against foreign invaders, your body will begin to attack healthy nerve fibers and myelin sheathing. Although the causes of MS are unknown, the disease’s effects on the brain and spinal cord can result in a variety of symptoms and impairments.
Common Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis Include:
- Muscle spasms
- Stiffness and weakness
- Trouble controlling the bladder and bowel
- Fatigue
- Vision problems
- Loss of mobility and incoordination
- Pain
- Cognitive decline
- Difficulty speaking or swallowing.
- Paralysis
- Epilepsy
Severe complications such as paralysis and epilepsy in MS patients are becoming rare as treatments for MS have greatly improved within the last decade. However, treatment courses will vary depending on the type of MS that you are diagnosed with.
How is Multiple Sclerosis Treated?
Common treatments for MS are focused on reducing pain and limiting disability progression. Corticosteroids are typically used to reduce the inflammation that is caused by MS, and plasma exchange can be utilized as well if you are not responding to traditional steroids.
There are also a variety of oral medications that are prescribed to prevent relapses in MS symptoms and halt disability progression. These medications include:
- Gilenya
- Tecfidera
- Vumerity
- Aubagio
- Mayzent
- Mavenclad
However, if you are not responding to these treatments, your medical provider may recommend a biological infusion. Biological infusions can be more effective in treating MS as they are IV drugs that bypass the digestive system, allowing them to retain their potency when entering the bloodstream. Biological infusions for MS have been shown to reduce relapse and at times even improve disability progression in patients.
Why Pure Infusion Suites
At Pure Infusion Suites, we are experts at providing patients with a comfortable, patient-obsessed infusion experience. Our clinical model guarantees we never go above a 3:1 patient-to-nurse ratio. Each Pure Infusion Suite is equipped with a 55-inch flatscreen TV, WiFi access, comfortable recliners, and food and beverages catered to our patient’s desires.
Financial Aid & Co-pay Assistance
The patient experience at Pure Infusion Suites is unparalleled compared to the industry standards, especially when it comes to reducing costs for payers and patients.
On Average, care at an ambulatory infusion center costs 53% less than infusion services offered at hospitals. We further increase affordability by offering co-pay assistance and other financial aid programs to our patients to lessen their burdens.
Patient Stories
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It's almost a spa experience you don't want to leave.
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an environment that is conducive to one feeling just the opposite. I highly recommend the staff and organization".
PURE has found a way to put patient care First!!! With knowledgeable empathetic experienced staff to Private rooms with the ambiance and amenities of a 5 star Hotel!!!
A diagnoses requiring infusions is scary. I feel optimistic that my treatment requiring infusions in an environment like PURE Will smooth the road to a successful outcome for my overall health. Feeling Grateful………
When I arrived, I was introduced to Holly who was going to be giving me my infusion. Holly was great to work with. She was professional, informative, and approachable.
Finally, the suites were fully decked out with whatever you may need. Drinks, snacks, wifi, TV. The chairs were amazingly comfy.
I'm a huge fan and they have another loyal customer!
Additionally, the staff is way more helpful in my opinion in working with your insurance and communicating the progress of everything with you than other locations.
At a time in our history where healthcare workers are severely overworked and there is a shortage of workers at every office, I am happy to say that here at Pure Infusions, they are not only fully staffed, but are joyful and totally appreciate the opportunity to take care of you! I cannot say enough good things about Pure Infusions in Eugene, Oregon. They are the new kids on the block, but they have found a recipe for success that will leave all the others in the dust! Thank you Pure Infusion Centers, we look forward to coming back for her next treatment! Such a great team!!!
Thank you for finding solutions and providing me with top-notch care.
If you get IV infusions of any sort, check this place out. I'd bet money you will never go back to a hospital or other facility.
The offices were clean and very well organized. They were able to accommodate every request to make me comfortable, and they even had water and snacks for my husband and I. They get a thumbs up all the way around. Great job!! Your customer service is impeccable. Kudos.
Thank you all so much! You have been the best part of this experience!
OMG, it's best thing we could have done. This infusion center is determined to make you feel as comfortable as possible for an uncomfortable situation. The staff was amazingly nice, the suite was beautiful, the service was amazing, and the nurse did an amazing job. They seriously went out of their way for us.
Let's face it hospitals are not friendly places! They are sterile, uncomfortable and miserable.
Pure Infusion Suites of Eugene makes the best of a bad situation.
We would highly recommend!
made sure she was comfortable during the infusion and took the time to answer questions. The private rooms are really nice with your own TV/Netflix to pass the time. It's worth the drive to have my daughter's infusion at Pure Infusion.
Highly recommend.
From a customer service standpoint they are amazing as well. The girl at the front desk was so welcoming and made me feel comfortable from the start and helped me sign up for the copay program for my medication.
They provide a pillow, plush blanket, a TV with streaming options, snacks, drinks and even buy you lunch. I joked with Natalie that it felt like a "white glove" or "first class experience."
I think providing those options adds to the patient experience in the sense that you feel comfortable and therefore less nervous. Natalie took great care of me during and especially after my infusion to make sure I was truly good to go before leaving their care.
Thank you all for a great experience. If I have to sit through infusions, at least it was with style, class, and real care!
The number #1 thing to me and one of the most important is their staff. Their staff is amazing, and some of the nicest and friendly people you'll meet. They're great at what they do and you always leave feeling better than when you walked in.
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