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by BrianH
Tue May 24, 2011 4:00 am
Forum: Tysabri (Antegren, Natalizumab)
Topic: Weakness in legs
Replies: 9
Views: 5598

I would say that is just your normal progression of MS. I myself have tremors in my legs and arms when lifting objects or walking down stairs. My largest recomendation is exercise! I now walk/job usually at least an hour a day. My thought process has always been use it or lose it. It can also be rat...
by BrianH
Wed Sep 15, 2010 7:11 am
Forum: Tysabri (Antegren, Natalizumab)
Topic: Should I stay or should I go (off the medication)
Replies: 4
Views: 3964

This is very much a personal choice. However, I might recommend giving it a few more months and see how the MRI results are. I have been using Tysabri for over 30 months. I was on it for 24 and have had 0 relapses during this time. After the first 6 months I had 0 active lessions. My neuro recommend...
by BrianH
Tue Aug 10, 2010 12:55 pm
Forum: Tysabri (Antegren, Natalizumab)
Topic: The cost of your Tysabri infusion?
Replies: 22
Views: 49936

WOW!!! That is all I can say. I guess it is because the infusion is done at a hospital? I get mine done at my neuro office and it is TONS cheaper.... My Dr neuro charges Aetna $350 of which Aetna pays $202 - my $25 copay. CVS Caremark fulfills my medication of which the charge is $3115.98 of which I...
by BrianH
Tue Aug 10, 2010 12:47 pm
Forum: Tysabri (Antegren, Natalizumab)
Topic: Tysabri drug holiday in multiple sclerosis poorly tolerated
Replies: 4
Views: 3647

My neuro took me off Tysabri for 6 months and switched me to rebif. During those 6 months I went from 0 active lessions to 12. After he saw that MRI he immedietely gave me the option to go back to Tysabri which I agreed to. I'm sorry but the small chance of PML greatly outweighs what will happen to ...

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