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by giddiupgal
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...
by giddiupgal
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...
by giddiupgal
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...
by giddiupgal
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...

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