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Scientists cautioned, however, that alemtuzumab will not be available outside clinical trials for about five years, and that it is suitable only for patients with early-phase MS. Those in whom the dis ...

I have had 5 Tysabri infusions, and I love it! I used to be on Avonex, which caused the yucky flu-like symptoms, the painful injection, and crushing depression. Since going on Tysabri, I feel better ...

These results are interesting. Does anyone know if the complete article is available online somewhere? So far I've only been able to find abstracts, and I would love to know what the actual amount o ...

Congratulations on your progress - this is great news, and very inspiring to those of us who have just started Tysabri. My neurologist told me that Tysabri is not so much about getting better but rat ...

Does it make you tired? When do you take it? Twice a day? I too have been recently prescribed this medication but I work 4 hours a day and don't want it to make me tired. Thanks!

The doctor akn ...

I just started this a couple of days ago. For those who don't know, it is a muscle relaxant prescribed for MS or people with spinal injuries. I am amazed at the benefits I am getting. I didn't real ...

Underdog, thanks for sharing your experience. I've been on Tysabri for 3 months and I feel that I have better heat tolerance, and my vision problems are virtually non-existent. My gait and balance h ...

Thanks for the input, everybody. For me, this has been not so much a reaction immediately after the infusion, but more of a general feeling that startetd a couple of weeks after my 2nd infusion. For ...

Lately, I've been feeling really itchy all over. I see in the Patient Medication Insert for Tysabri that pruritus (itching) is one of the possible adverse reactions. Anyone else experiencing this?

When I first wake up has always been the worst for me. Legs are stiff and "shuddery," and I have a headache, feel tired (as though I didn't sleep) and generally achey and poorly.

The only time I h ...

If you are supplementing with omega 3 and/or 6 and/or 9 by taking fish oil or flaxseed oil capsules, how much do you take a day? How many mg per day?

I've been reading all the postings about suppl ...

Just had my 1st infusion (about 5-6 hours ago). I felt fine during the infusion, and for a couple of hours afterward felt like I had more energy (although this could be because I fell asleep during t ...

Apologies if this is a stupid question.

I thought that ECGC (in green tea) actually enhanced immune function, and so was not a good idea for those trying to suppress their immune system. I stopped ...