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Yes, I have had both tested (I researched the same info you posted) and levels are normal. Thank you for your reply, though. I believe there is a hospital in Chicago (RUSH?) that specializes in this and I continue to search for answers (even though they may not be there). If you ever find anything o...

I was recently advised that here is an antidepressant out there that suppresses the JC virus. Does anyone know what the name of the this drug is?

As I understand it, Copaxone's shifts the balance of inflammatory Th1 cells to anti-inflammatory Th2 cells. One of the roles of the Th2 cells is to develop and/or express existing antibodies. After taking Copaxone for 2.5 years, I began experiencing muscle tightness that was very unusual - something...

Cheerleader,
Thank you for the reply. It was very informative. Does anyone know how to get info from the FDA about whether the destruction of O-bands by tamoxifen has been recorded as a SAE?

As a breast cancer patient, I took tamoxifen for several years. Shortly thereafter, I started developing MS related symptoms and was subsequently diagnosed with MS. I have spoken with a few other women who also developed MS after taking tamoxifen. I am curious if this is an isolated coincidence or i...