I have been researching how to reduce Glutamate levels and thus Glutamate nerve toxicity for some time. I have not had any new or enhancing lesions in over 8 years but I am having increasing problems with my legs and mobility.

I think that now that the Myelin has been removed from my nerves that they are now "lunch" for some nasty critters and the Glutamate factor seems to be the number #1 suspect.

The body does produce a substance to counter this kind of damage but it cannot be taken as a supplement or medication.

I do have short list of "things" that may cause the body to produce more of this substance. My recent computer crash and a few trips to the emergency room for things not directly related to MS has slowed down my research and prevented me from posting on this subject.

I will try to post individually what I have found and what I am taking in the hope? that it will help. Obviously avoiding things that elevate Glutamate levels (like MSG) comes first.

jackD