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I have has MS 10 years and reasonablly unaffected. 6 months ago I had a stressful situation at work that left me pretty badly disabled
Got steroids but to no effect. MRI says I am very active
So started Ty 2 months ago and still can hardle walk and have no energy. Should I stay on it and wait it out? If so how long has it taken others to feel even the smallest positive effect?
HELP
I had my 51st Tysabri infusion yesterday. I remember that when I started I first had 3 days of steroids and (I was in a bad way) then the Tysabri and I felt an improvement almost immediately. Over the years on Tysabri I have only had steroids once and that was back in June 2010. Personally I would stick with it for a another few infusions and if there is no improvement well then look at alternatives. MS affects us all differently so what is effective for me may not be effective for you. By the way I was diagnosed in 1988. Keep fighting
Hi Gymbuff
Thanks for your advice. I know I should stay on the Ty a bit longer to see if there are any improvement or if it just stops my progression (as it should)
Where are you ftom and live in Ireland and where do you get you Ty
Hi hNickyOz
I live in the deep south near Cork city and get my Tysabri in Cork University Hospital. Keep positive. I believe that positivity really helps. Also keep smiling it keeps people wondering what you did
Hi Gymbuff. I agree with you about being positive and I am an exceptionally positive person. I actually find that a lot of people with ms have incredible attitudes
We live in Wicklow town and I get my ty at St Vincents. My husband is from cork city and his mumlives just across from ucd. Is cork good for responding to my ms requirementd
Hi hNickyOz
My daughter, who has her own set of health issues, says that if you don't laugh you'll cry and if you give up you'll die. I think she is absolutely correct.
I am 54 and went to a boarding school from 1969 - 1974. I also went to UCC later in life. Regards to my ms is it bad? I go to the gym/pool a couple of times a week depending how I am feeling for about 30 minutes a session nothing too strenuous. I use a wheelchair for shopping trips etc. but I manage to get around on short movements with a walking stick. If you like we can continue our personal stories by PM
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I am currently at an infusion center awaiting my 15th infusion of Tysabri. I felt there was zero benefit. For the first 6 months, but over the past 8 months if eel my fatigue is much improved. I still have all the problems I had prior to treatment, but any improvement in fatigue is huge in my opinion. Stick withit for a little longer. Keep up hope! (easy to say, hard to do)
