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by Punchy
Wed Nov 14, 2007 10:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interferons: stimulant or suppressant?
Replies: 5
Views: 2452

Thanks guys! Bob, I had read here and there that interferons are used to boost cancer patients' immune systems, and the Dr. used this in his argument that they are stimulants. NHE, that definitely clarifies the issue (I think). Interesting that the doc didn't mention at any point in our discussion t...
by Punchy
Tue Nov 13, 2007 10:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interferons: stimulant or suppressant?
Replies: 5
Views: 2452

Interferons: stimulant or suppressant?

I had the unpleasure of going to a walk-in clinic a few days ago and ended up in a ridiculous argument with the Dr. as to whether interferons are an immune suppressant or stimulant. I know there's some debate around it, but my neuro, my nurse and Serono have told me Rebif can make one susceptible to...
by Punchy
Tue Nov 13, 2007 10:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help
Replies: 11
Views: 2452

Hi alphabet, I wasn't as smart as you and didn't think to apply for life insurance ahead of time. Of course my diagnosis was very quick and was a complete shock. Kudos to you fo being responsible and thinking ahead. I have the benefit of a father who sold life insurance for 20 years in Canada. But e...
by Punchy
Fri Nov 02, 2007 1:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: songs
Replies: 74
Views: 13412

I thought I would add one. This song really gets me: Mika - Any Other World In any other world You could tell the difference And let it all unfurl Into broken remenance Smile like you mean it And let youreself let go Cos its all in the hands Of a bitter bitter of man Say goodbye to the world You tho...
by Punchy
Fri Nov 02, 2007 5:41 am
Forum: Rebif
Topic: New formulation of Rebif
Replies: 40
Views: 21182

This may explain why the last two batches I got were defective - damn syringes didn't work properly. Must be from the bottom of the bin ;)
by Punchy
Fri Oct 26, 2007 9:27 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Me me me meeeeee
Replies: 2
Views: 2329

Me me me meeeeee

I've already rudely shouldered my way into the forum but I thought I'd better introduce myself. I'm Catherine, 28 yrs old in Toronto, just married in August. I was dx unofficially last November, officially in January 07. I was a lucky one - woke up one morning with no sensation on my right side. Wen...
by Punchy
Fri Oct 26, 2007 9:20 am
Forum: Daily Life
Topic: fun fun fun
Replies: 11
Views: 3936

I'm sorry to hear that Jimmy.

I don't want you getting any worse, but I'd hate it if you had to cut down your ThisIsMS time. I find your posts to be msot enjoyable.
by Punchy
Fri Oct 26, 2007 9:18 am
Forum: Daily Life
Topic: To call or not to call...
Replies: 2
Views: 2559

To call or not to call...

This a typical "should I call my neurologist?" question. I've been on Rebif nine months now. Yesterday I started a brand new symptom, and while it isn't that bad a symptom, it is new. My left thigh is getting waves of tingles non-stop. Very annoying but harmless. Is this something I call t...
by Punchy
Fri Oct 26, 2007 9:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oh God, help, please!
Replies: 6
Views: 2731

How rude of me to seek your help then never say thank you or even give an update. Thank you all so much for your reassurance and advice - I was truly in a panic, exacerbated by Bridezilla syndrome! I ended up going to the walk-in and met the best on duty Dr. EVER. Thank you Hewlett Packard - he had ...
by Punchy
Sat Aug 04, 2007 7:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Oh God, help, please!
Replies: 6
Views: 2731

Oh God, help, please!

I am getting married in 7 days, and yesterday I developed a sore throat which today has spread to my lungs. I'm pretty certain it's flu virus. Everytime I get the flu, I am bed-ridden for days. I am devastated :( Nothing is open, I don't know where to call. I want to know if I can take antivirals wh...
by Punchy
Tue Jul 17, 2007 5:58 am
Forum: Daily Life
Topic: What is this?
Replies: 2
Views: 2585

What is this?

Yesterday I felt under the weather all day with a sore neck. In the evening, while at the theatre watching Harry Potter, my left shoulder, side of my neck, half of my torso and my entire arm started these waves of horrible pain. About every minute it would come and go, and lasted about two hours. Th...
by Punchy
Wed Jun 06, 2007 1:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Demylination, but were afraid to ask?
Replies: 2
Views: 1846

That was very informative!

I wonder though, does that suggest we are susceptible to blood-brain infections when experiencing an attack?
by Punchy
Wed Mar 07, 2007 10:58 am
Forum: Rebif
Topic: swollen lymph nodes
Replies: 5
Views: 6865

I also have some soreness and swelling at my jawline. I just started Rebif two weeks ago.

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