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by ohtopher
Sat Jul 29, 2006 8:11 am
Forum: Copaxone
Topic: Copaxone Site Pain
Replies: 6
Views: 5000

I sometimes get a sting or itching/redness in one particular spot, but not always. I suggest a depth adjustment (with or without the autoject). Deeper is sometimes better. As you make adjustments, you'll probably find a depth that works best in each area you inject. Take notes (Shared Solutions can ...
by ohtopher
Wed Jul 12, 2006 5:21 am
Forum: Tysabri (Antegren, Natalizumab)
Topic: Appointment for First Infusion?
Replies: 35
Views: 12845

Exactly my point...know the risk. Some of the recent news, and its associated hype, has neglected to provide fair balance about risk. My doctor talked to me about antigren when it was in clinical trials, but suggested we wait until we know more about the risks. That's my suggestion to anyone conside...
by ohtopher
Tue Jul 11, 2006 8:51 pm
Forum: Tysabri (Antegren, Natalizumab)
Topic: Appointment for First Infusion?
Replies: 35
Views: 12845

With all that's been written, there's still too much unknown

Before you decide, read these articles at the New England Journal of Medicine (you can get a free subscription online) 1) Toxic Leukoencephalopathy http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/short/345/6/425 2) Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy in a Patient Treated with Natalizumab http://content.n...
by ohtopher
Tue Jul 11, 2006 8:07 pm
Forum: Copaxone
Topic: Copaxone Site Pain
Replies: 6
Views: 5000

I think you should talk to Shared Solutions for an official response, but... Yes, definitely! They make it adjustable for a reason. I think injecting deeper is better in areas where you've got a little extra chiach (except if you hit a muscle). It takes some playing-with to find the right settings f...
by ohtopher
Tue Jul 11, 2006 7:47 pm
Forum: Copaxone
Topic: Higher dose Copaxone
Replies: 3
Views: 3514

small steps often lead to large bounds

Harry's comments are a bit cynical, but MS can make us prolific cynics. When you evaluate this or any study, remember that the research community builds upon the results of previous studies. While the quoted study may help sell some more Copaxone in the short term, it may also be the first step in d...

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