Selma Blair Reveals Latest MS Treatment: "It's Been Amazing"

Selma Blair has shared an update on her ongoing battle with multiple sclerosis, revealing a new treatment that has significantly improved her condition.

The 52-year-old actress, known for her roles in films like "Legally Blonde" and "Cruel Intentions," spoke exclusively to Us Weekly in a video posted on Monday, 5 August. "A lot of people have been asking me how I am doing so great and my movement is so much different, and I really am excited," Blair said.

Despite being in remission following a bone marrow transplant, Blair experienced a major relapse, as revealed by an MRI. This prompted her to seek a new doctor, Dr. Berkovich in West Hollywood, who she described as "amazing."

"Thank God I found a great one here in West Hollywood," she said. "He recommended I try a new therapy. It was just tablets, a couple of short series of tablets, and in two years your therapy is done. It's called Mavenclad."

Blair enthusiastically described the impact of the treatment, saying: "It's been amazing and it helped my movement and speech so much, and it's allowed me to have a great summer, great years. I need you all to know."

Since disclosing her MS diagnosis in October 2018, Blair has been open about her experiences navigating the illness and its various treatments. In a recent interview with Us Weekly, she discussed her journey through hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, a procedure she underwent five years ago.

"I imagined that I would do the stem cell [treatment] and come out looking like Christie Brinkley and feeling amazing," she said. "I put every egg in that basket. I did not allow for how long recovery really took. I’ve had to fake it till I make it. I aged so much after the chemo and then menopause. That’s something no one talks about. But I’m getting back on track."

Despite the challenges, Blair remains in remission and continues to receive MRIs twice a year. While acknowledging the cost of her treatment, she stressed its impact on her health. "I know a lot of people can’t afford it, but for me, [it] really alleviated the MS progression incredibly," she said. "It saved my life."

Beyond Mavenclad, Blair also utilizes IVIG (Intravenous Immunoglobulin) therapy, a treatment using antibodies from healthy donors, to prevent illness. She explained that her current approach focuses on maintaining her health and preventing setbacks.

Looking back on her journey, Blair shared a piece of advice she would give her younger self: "It's going to take years to feel better, but it's OK. You're being lovingly guided and things will come in their time. You just have to keep showing up. One day you'll feel better — and you'll do an interview talking about how far you've come!"

Blair's candidness and resilience continue to inspire those dealing with MS and other chronic illnesses, reminding them that progress and hope are possible, even in the face of adversity.