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- Fri Jun 07, 2013 1:09 pm
- Forum: Tecfidera (BG-12, Dimethyl fumarate)
- Topic: JCV and BG-12
- Replies: 35
- Views: 14655
Re: JCV and BG-12
Wow, that is a lot of good information. Thanks for sharing. I like to wait a while before jumping on the bandwagon of new drugs. I mean, all the new computers are coming out with Windows 8 and it is terrible. My son and husband just got new laptops and they hate it (son is 15, husband is 43, so good...
- Fri Jun 07, 2013 12:51 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Multiple Sclerosis: MS Treatment 'Breakthrough'
- Replies: 16
- Views: 5870
Re: Multiple Sclerosis: MS Treatment 'Breakthrough'
I just listened to the very interesting segment which aired on NPR's Science Friday.You can listen to it here: http://sciencefriday.com/segment/06/07/2013/promising-results-in-early-trial-of-novel-ms-treatment.html BTW, I just joined here today, but I was diagnosed in 2010. Not too long ago, but I'm...
- Fri Jun 07, 2013 9:13 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: New to the Forum: Tysabri Out of Pocket Cost
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3608
Re: New to the Forum: Tysabri Out of Pocket Cost
I'm surprised that your doctor suggested Tysabri straight off the bat. Usually it's recommended after other, less risky, drugs have been ineffective. I would suggest you try either Gilenya (oral) or something safer like Copaxone. Injections aren't great, but if they keep you healthier longer, you wi...
- Fri Jun 07, 2013 8:52 am
- Forum: Undiagnosed
- Topic: Looking for advice/sugestions on what to do next
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5401
Re: Looking for advice/sugestions on what to do next
Rick, I went through the same frustration you are. My blood work, lumbar puncture, and history indicated no MS. Even when a neurologist looked at it, he couldn't find the lesions. When I was referred to an MS center, it took the specialist about 30 seconds to point out the 3 large lesions in my brai...