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I read somewhere about 2 to 3 times the upper limit of normal, so 80-120ish. Definitely heed the advice of the above post, though.

I tried amantadine with no result. I switched to Provigil and it worked great!!

This title is misleading. Lemtrada is an IV infusion, as the stomach would destroy the drug if taken orally.

I was only DXed in March and my neuro tried to hawk Tysabri to me. My solution? Found a new neuro.

I refuse to use Ty until I have exhausted my other options. PML scares the crap outta me.

I am on Rebif, one of the interferons, and have had a smooth ride with it so far. When I was in the hospital for a week, at the time I was diagnosed, the attending neurologist told me to take as much time as I needed researching all possible treatment options. I did so much reading I thought my eyes...

I second Anonymoose. The rings do help. I recommend a nice stretchy silicone one.

You almost exactly describe what I went through the past three years off and on, except I had no lopsided body, only face. I had vertigo, terrible loss of walking ability, and intense headache that prompted my DX. The vibration sensation is one of my MS symptoms too. It's called L'hermitte's sign. G...

My first MRI was pretty close to what you described, and they recommended a spinal tap. It hurt like HELL. Mine was positive for bands, and then they did an MRI of the spine. That, combined with my past weird symptoms that never seemed to make sense, along with negative HIV/PML/Lyme tests, got me a ...

I know this post is a tad old, but wanted to comment. I use the MyFitnessPal app (you can also use it on PC) to record foods. I upped my produce intake greatly and cut meat intake to one meal once or twice a week. I don't eat any grains that are not whole grains. I eat six small meals a day rather t...

If you can, ask for a Stricker CD57 panel to rule out Lyme disease as well. The usual tests they do for it, the Western Blot and ELISA, are known for false negatives. Lyme often mimics MS and leads to many a misdiagnosis.

I do not take Gilenya, but after reading a section of the official website (http://www.gilenya.com/c/paying-for-gilenya), it seems they have a copay assistance program (as long as he does not receive federal or state medical insurance). They will pay up to $12K a year towards the copay.

Please do not chalk up her complete lack of respect for your feelings or relationship to her MS. She chose to cheat, MS did not make her. My MS has never caused me to cheat, nor has it made me cold and hurtful.

You have a tough choice to make. Keep your head up.

I too wonder about flu like symptoms with the new peginterferon. I had none with my titration pack, only had them my first week of 44mcg Rebif shots.

Wanted to update. I did my 20th shot yesterday. I don't mind the Rebidose injectors too much. The first few times I had to put on headphones while I did it because the click noise made me jump and waste my first shot. I have a lot of body fat, so needle depth with the Rebidose isn't really an issue.

I have to keep this short (left hand is numb so typing is hard), but welcome! I am 25, was dx'd 3/16 with RRMS after a month's battle with vertigo, nausea, vomiting, and problems walking. I also take Rebif. As for your medical situation, I am underinsured and have racked up $90K in costs so far this...