http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=823721286811 Please click on the above link (or copy into browser)to complete a 10 second survey for the MS Bracelets being...
Awash in Information, Patients Face a Lonely, Uncertain Road New York Times - August 15. 2005 12:00AM In the 11 years since Rick Sommers received a diagnosis...
I have taken tests to check on other issues and since everything else has been ruled out so now I have a Thursday appointment back with doctor to confirm or...
Biogen Idec and Elan Corporation on Monday suspended sales of their much-heralded new multiple sclerosis drug Tysabri after a patient died. The companies based...
Hi all, Just wanted to let everyone know that I had my MRI last week and I talked to my neurologist today. He said everything looks stable. The old lesions...
Loni et al, I tried Avonex back in late 2000. I have been keeping a MS diary since I was diagnosed 10 years ago. Below are my entries when I was taking...
Reliv is a nutritional suppliment. Instead of having tons of different vitamins I do these shakes! I am not planning on doing any new drug anytime soon. I'm...
According to all of the research I've heard Tysabri is 3 times better than anything else on the market, though at the moment it is very hard to get on. It ...
I am on avonex and find that it works with me. I was on copaxone for about one year 4 yrs ago; that didn't work well with me. Your Dr. can't know for sure what...
Hi Marni and all others: I personally tried Avonex for a year and did not do well with it. Took the shot on Tuesdays and had flu like symptomsu until at...
Dawn -- tysabri is the new iv treatment. My neuro talked to me about it on Thurs. I'd like to go on it, but as yet it isnt approved to go with Rebif, which...
Hi, My neuro gave me a choice between rebif and beta seron. He didn't want me to choose avenox or copaxone. I chose rebif because and it was 3 times a week...
I started on copaxone when I found out I had MS. I took it for a yr. or so before the Dr decided I ought to try Avonex which is what I am on now... besides the...
Hi. I am 29 years old and was recently diagnosed with probable MS and was told I should start meds. I knew I was going to have to start medication, but I...
I'm not sure what is tysabri treatment??? Is that the new IV drug? If so, I'm waiting for more info. on it. I'm on Rebif and from what I know I'm on one of the...
I have not tried getting on Tysabri, but being in healthcare know a bit about dealing with insurance companies. Unfortunatelly there is nothing you can do...
Yes, I also have been waiting and just got a call last week that my co-payment for the meds alone is $76.71 and then there is the Dr's fee because this has to...
Has anyone had trouble getting on the tysabri treatment to due to something about problems with insurance company re-embursements?? I have been waiting for...
The New England Journal of Medicine On-Line Type in Search Box: Multiple Sclerosis http://content.nejm.org/ Cells From Babies Help Heal Their Mothers ...
God bless on your journey, I hope you have the strength to do all the things you dreamt of doing ... you will be in my prayers. Remember always concentrate on...
In answer to a recent question about a scary allergic response to an injection, this happened to me once a couple of years ago, within a few months of starting...
Hi All, I have been going through testing for some time and it looked like MS. It turns out to Progressive Bulba Palsy. I am devastaded (sp)? It is a type of...
Why Do Women Face Higher MS Risk? by: John C. Martin Article Date: 02-04-05 Why do women develop multiple sclerosis (MS) twice as often as men do? It's a...
I have been on Copaxone since 2001. I take it everyday, have had some initial side effects that are common for Copaxone: redness at the sight of injection,...
Hi, I would probably start off with seeing a Nutritionaist if she can get it approved by her insurance. They also say that pregnacy can sent her into...
Myelin Repair Foundation Announces $250,000 Research Award from Biogen Idec The Myelin Repair Foundation (MRF) today announced the receipt of a $250,000 award...
I also had a very bad reaction to steroids. After being on steroids for only 4 days, all my joints hurt and I mean all and the joints swelled and cut off the...
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