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tysabri and LDN

Last post by Zac « Sun Mar 11, 2012 8:46 am
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by irishmum » Sun Mar 11, 2012 6:28 am

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Hi
Does anyone know or have experience of taking ldn while on tysabri? Is it contraindicated?

thanks and regards
M

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Hi,
After discussing LDN with - Nurologist, GP and MS nurse they said the doses are so low it won't make a difference, the supplier was happy to...

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Sun Mar 11, 2012 8:46 am
Immunological markers of optimal response to natalizumab

Last post by MSUK « Tue Feb 14, 2012 6:56 am

by MSUK » Tue Feb 14, 2012 6:56 am

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Objective To explore cell subsets and molecules that changed specifically in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) who had an optimal...

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Tue Feb 14, 2012 6:56 am
Risk stratification for PML in patients treated with Tysabri

Last post by MSUK « Mon Feb 13, 2012 2:15 am

by MSUK » Mon Feb 13, 2012 2:15 am

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Natalizumab is a highly effective immunomodulator in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS).

Treatment with natalizumab has been...

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Mon Feb 13, 2012 2:15 am
rebound effect

Last post by wrkeller « Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:56 am
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by bonitamae » Fri Jan 20, 2012 4:56 pm

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I find myself at a crossroads------I stopped tysabri in august due to carrying the jcv virus. I was feeling better after change of diet--no...

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I Have been looking at the subject since I recently entered a very active stage of my MS. I am JC virus positive and am planning to start the...

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Last post by wrkeller
Thu Feb 09, 2012 10:56 am
Effectiveness of Tysabri in SPMS study

Last post by HarryZ « Fri Jan 27, 2012 6:30 am
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by MSUK » Thu Jan 26, 2012 6:54 am

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ASCEND study to evaluate the effectiveness of Tysabri in secondary progressive MS

Biogen Idec today announced a global Phase 3b study, ASCEND,...

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The ASCEND study is part of the ongoing commitment of both Biogen Idec and Elan to find ways to improve the well-being of patients with multiple...

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Last post by HarryZ
Fri Jan 27, 2012 6:30 am
FDA updates Tysabri® label & approves PML test

Last post by MSUK « Mon Jan 23, 2012 12:14 am

by MSUK » Mon Jan 23, 2012 12:14 am

Biogen Idec and Elan Corporation, plc announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a product label change for Tysabri that...

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Last post by MSUK
Mon Jan 23, 2012 12:14 am
Should I be concerned if..

Last post by LR1234 « Fri Jan 20, 2012 3:33 pm
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by Bender » Fri Jan 20, 2012 8:31 am

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Hey guys, I had my first Tysabri infusion last Wednesday with no steroid or weird reactions or anything. (it actually went quickly and smoothly, so I...

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Sorry to hear of whats happened:( I hope you get over this blip soon.
I haven't had the guts to wear the eye patch in public when I had ON but I did...

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Last post by LR1234
Fri Jan 20, 2012 3:33 pm
checking something my doc said

Last post by JJT « Thu Jan 05, 2012 1:56 pm
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by Bender » Wed Jan 04, 2012 4:47 pm

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Since my doctor took me off copaxone to switch over to tysabri, I've started having more balance issues and the sensation that I wasn't bearing my...

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My wife has a steroid injection - Solu-medrol - (along with Benadryl) to avoid the severe reaction she had at infusion #18. She has just had infusion...

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Last post by JJT
Thu Jan 05, 2012 1:56 pm
Tysabri Diary Updates - Neil and Eddie, New Diary - Richard

Last post by MSUK « Wed Dec 21, 2011 1:27 am

by MSUK » Wed Dec 21, 2011 1:27 am

Neil and Eddie have updated their MSRC Tysabri Diaries and we would like to welcome our newest diarist, Richard, to the panel.

You can read all the...

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Last post by MSUK
Wed Dec 21, 2011 1:27 am
Tysabri Diary Update - Sue Lawrence

Last post by MSUK « Mon Dec 12, 2011 12:17 am

by MSUK » Mon Dec 12, 2011 12:17 am

Tysabri Diary Update - Sue Lawrence

Sue, one of our longest serving Tysabri diarists has sent in an inspiring and uplifting Tysabri Diary update....

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Last post by MSUK
Mon Dec 12, 2011 12:17 am
Tysabri Diary Update

Last post by gymbuff « Tue Dec 06, 2011 1:27 am
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by MSUK » Mon Dec 05, 2011 3:38 am

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Tysabri Diary Update

Kara has kindly sent in an update to her Tysabri Diary,

You can read Kara's update at

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Does anyone know why there is such a difference between infusions time in Germany and USA? Ireland has the same infusion regime as USA but the German...

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Last post by gymbuff
Tue Dec 06, 2011 1:27 am
Tysabri an option for paediatric MS?

Last post by MSUK « Tue Nov 08, 2011 1:08 am

by MSUK » Tue Nov 08, 2011 1:08 am

A new study suggests that natalizumab (Tysabri, Biogen Idec/Elan) may be an effective option for the treatment of active paediatric multiple...

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Last post by MSUK
Tue Nov 08, 2011 1:08 am
MSRC Tysabri Dairy Update

Last post by MSUK « Mon Nov 07, 2011 6:47 am

by MSUK » Mon Nov 07, 2011 6:47 am

Tysabri Diary Update

Fabiloa has kindly sent in her 11th Tysabri Infusion update.

You can read her latest diary update at

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Last post by MSUK
Mon Nov 07, 2011 6:47 am
Tysabri Users Diaries on the MSRC Website

Last post by MSUK « Mon Nov 07, 2011 2:06 am

by MSUK » Mon Nov 07, 2011 2:06 am

Sonya has joined the MSRC Tysabri Users Diarists.

We would like to welcome Sonya to the MSRC Tysabri Users Diarists.

You can red Sonya's first...

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Last post by MSUK
Mon Nov 07, 2011 2:06 am
Fast, accurate test for JC virus benefits patients with MS

Last post by Bender « Tue Nov 01, 2011 11:57 am
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by MSUK » Tue Nov 01, 2011 1:06 am

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A laboratory test developed by scientists at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is helping clinicians around the...

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I didn't know this was news. My Doctor (in New York) ran the JC test on me when we started looking at Tysabri. I'm JC negative but we're not sure if...

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Last post by Bender
Tue Nov 01, 2011 11:57 am
PML associated with natalizumab in paediatric MS

Last post by HarryZ « Mon Oct 31, 2011 6:08 am
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by MSUK » Mon Oct 31, 2011 12:03 am

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Background: In the pediatric Multiple Sclerosis (MS) population large and controlled studies on safety and efficacy of Natalizumab have not yet been...

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Remember when MS was unheard of in children. That has now certainly changed with a Children's MS Clinic opened at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto....

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Last post by HarryZ
Mon Oct 31, 2011 6:08 am
33 deaths due to PML

Last post by HarryZ « Fri Oct 28, 2011 9:46 am
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by RuSmolikova » Sat Oct 15, 2011 11:16 am

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MS patients on Tysabri: 170 PML cases, 33 deaths already (as of 4-th of October 2011).
...as of the end of September 2011 approximately 63,500...

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Biogen Idec announced today:
...as of the end of September 2011, we estimate that approximately 63,500 patients were on commercial and clinical...

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Last post by HarryZ
Fri Oct 28, 2011 9:46 am
Neil's 3rd MSRC Tysabri Diary Update

Last post by MSUK « Wed Oct 26, 2011 7:01 am

by MSUK » Wed Oct 26, 2011 7:01 am

Neil's 3rd Tysabri Diary Update

Neil has tested positive for the JC virus, but is continuing his Tysabri treatments.

You can read his 3rd infusion...

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Last post by MSUK
Wed Oct 26, 2011 7:01 am
Should I stay or should I go (off the medication)

Last post by hNickyOz « Tue Oct 25, 2011 7:43 am
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by flipflopper » Mon Sep 13, 2010 7:38 pm

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I will begin by apologizing for the long post.

I would like the wonderful people from this site to comment on my situation since it might make me...

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I have only been on Ty for 2 months and am feeling worse. Should I stay on it

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Last post by hNickyOz
Tue Oct 25, 2011 7:43 am
MS relapses seen after Tysabri drug holiday

Last post by MSUK « Mon Oct 24, 2011 2:36 am

by MSUK » Mon Oct 24, 2011 2:36 am

In patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS), interrupting treatment with natalizumab (Tysabri, Biogen) often leads to relapse, a new...

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Last post by MSUK
Mon Oct 24, 2011 2:36 am
Early use and long-term benefit of Tysabri

Last post by MSUK « Mon Oct 24, 2011 12:17 am
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by MSUK » Wed Oct 19, 2011 12:21 am

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Early use and long-term benefit of Tysabri (ECTRIMS and ACTRIMS)

Biogen Idec and Elan Corporation, plc today announced 28 company-supported...

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Not to hand, sorry, will see if I can find them.

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Last post by MSUK
Mon Oct 24, 2011 12:17 am
Case of PML after discontinuation of natalizumab

Last post by MSUK « Thu Oct 20, 2011 11:57 pm

by MSUK » Thu Oct 20, 2011 11:57 pm

Objective: To report on a case of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) after natalizumab (NTZ) treatment discontinuation.

Case report:...

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Last post by MSUK
Thu Oct 20, 2011 11:57 pm
Tysabri PDUFA date extended by FDA

Last post by MSUK « Thu Oct 20, 2011 5:06 am

by MSUK » Thu Oct 20, 2011 5:06 am

Biogen Idec and Elan Corporation, plc announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the initial PDUFA date for its review...

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Last post by MSUK
Thu Oct 20, 2011 5:06 am
Multiple Sclerosis drug Tysabri 'reduces MS relapses'

Last post by HarryZ « Thu Oct 06, 2011 8:15 pm
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by MSUK » Wed Oct 05, 2011 1:24 am

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Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) who took the new generation anti-inflammatory medication natalizumab for two years had a lower risk of...

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If all of the current drugs are 30+-% effective, are they doing anything at all? Might just be the variability of MS. Seems to be too much of a...

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Last post by HarryZ
Thu Oct 06, 2011 8:15 pm
Tysabri no longer covered by united healthcare

Last post by Bender « Sat Oct 01, 2011 10:29 pm
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by grahambo12 » Sat Oct 01, 2011 6:20 pm

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Has anyone heard anything about this? My dad was about to have his 6th infusion for tysabri when he called his infusion center to have them place the...

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For what it's worth this sort of shit happens constantly, I had Blue Cross do the same with my Copaxone, and then reverse after we chased them down...

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Last post by Bender
Sat Oct 01, 2011 10:29 pm
PML concern...

Last post by RuSmolikova « Thu Sep 22, 2011 9:40 pm
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by RuSmolikova » Tue Sep 06, 2011 9:44 am

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Is something in the air???

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Videos for those interested in...

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Last post by RuSmolikova
Thu Sep 22, 2011 9:40 pm
2 out of 3 patients report discontinuing Tysabri

Last post by MSUK « Thu Sep 22, 2011 7:42 am

by MSUK » Thu Sep 22, 2011 7:42 am

2 out of 3 patients report discontinuing Tysabri without doctors' advice

In the first report of a series on Multiple Sclerosis (MS) disease...

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Last post by MSUK
Thu Sep 22, 2011 7:42 am
Christine's 4 Year Tysabri Update

Last post by MSUK « Tue Sep 20, 2011 5:31 am

by MSUK » Tue Sep 20, 2011 5:31 am

You can read her latest update to her MSRC Tysabri diary here -

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Tue Sep 20, 2011 5:31 am
Immunological and clinical consequences of Tysabri

Last post by NHE « Tue Sep 20, 2011 1:54 am
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by MSUK » Mon Sep 19, 2011 11:58 pm

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Immunological and clinical consequences of treating a patient with natalizumab

Abstract

Background: Long-term therapy with natalizumab...

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Additional info from the abstract...
With no clinical, routine laboratory or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) changes, MRI 2 months after PE demonstrated...

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Last post by NHE
Tue Sep 20, 2011 1:54 am
Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome in natalizumab

Last post by MSUK « Mon Sep 19, 2011 12:59 am

by MSUK » Mon Sep 19, 2011 12:59 am

ABSTRACT

Objective: To study the outcome of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and with natalizumab-associated progressive multifocal...

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Last post by MSUK
Mon Sep 19, 2011 12:59 am
12 more cases of brain infection, 5 more deaths in Tysabri

Last post by HarryZ « Fri Sep 02, 2011 5:51 am
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by MSUK » Fri Jul 15, 2011 10:54 am

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12 more cases of brain infection, 5 more deaths in Tysabri MS patients

Biogen Idec Inc. reported 12 more cases of a rare brain infection...

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Just saw that the August figures show an increase of 12 more cases of PML bringing the total to 157. No info as to any increase in deaths.

Harry

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Last post by HarryZ
Fri Sep 02, 2011 5:51 am
150 PML cases already...

Last post by HarryZ « Fri Aug 19, 2011 2:38 pm
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by RuSmolikova » Fri Aug 19, 2011 1:46 am

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The number of PML patients (MS sufferers treated with Tysabri) has raised from 145 at the beginning of July to 150 at the beginning of August. One...

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Bingo! It´s easy to calculate.
As of the end of June 2010, Biogen Idec had approximately 52,700 patients on therapy, including about 600 in clinical...

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Last post by HarryZ
Fri Aug 19, 2011 2:38 pm
Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome in natalizumab

Last post by MSUK « Wed Aug 17, 2011 1:04 am

by MSUK » Wed Aug 17, 2011 1:04 am

Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome in natalizumab-associated PML

Abstract
OBJECTIVE:
To study the outcome of patients with multiple...

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Last post by MSUK
Wed Aug 17, 2011 1:04 am
FDA clears phase II trial of IkT-001 for JC virus infection

Last post by MSUK « Wed Aug 17, 2011 1:03 am

by MSUK » Wed Aug 17, 2011 1:03 am

Inhibikase Therapeutics, Inc., an emerging leader in infectious disease, announced today that it has received FDA clearance to commence a Phase II...

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Last post by MSUK
Wed Aug 17, 2011 1:03 am
Tysabri and fertility

Last post by HarryZ « Wed Aug 10, 2011 8:52 am
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by AngelaO » Wed Feb 17, 2010 2:44 pm
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I am 21 and going to be starting Tysabri. Im getting married in June and weve been discussing having children in the future. Ive heard some concerns...

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ARTICLE:
Delivery of healthy babies after natalizumab use for multiple sclerosis: a
report of two cases
Acta Neurologica Scandinavica
I. A....
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Last post by HarryZ
Wed Aug 10, 2011 8:52 am
SPASMS AND STIFFNESS

Last post by msmything « Tue Aug 09, 2011 9:39 am
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by numbness23 » Tue May 31, 2011 6:08 am

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Spasticity is my nemesis. Its controlling me. Baclofen seems to be doing nothing. Has anyone been in this boat and then improved once starting...

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Hi, what do you mean when you say you've tried the injection?

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Tue Aug 09, 2011 9:39 am
Tysabri rejection

Last post by msmything « Mon Aug 08, 2011 12:54 pm
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by Nosada » Thu Jun 16, 2011 6:34 pm

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From my doctors, I learned that shortness of breath is a major sign. I am sure they told me some others but I just do not remember.. Anyway I started...

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Hi Nosada...I don't understand when you say you declined a little bit 1st month, then declined alot, ....what is declined?

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Mon Aug 08, 2011 12:54 pm
Franks Tysabri exp., little sideeffects, no improvement

Last post by LR1234 « Sat Jul 16, 2011 11:49 am
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by Frank » Fri Jan 05, 2007 9:33 am
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Hi,

I'm 30yo, EDSS around 2, currently 12 years with RRMS now. I live in germany and just got my 3rd Tysabri infusion.

I noticed mild...

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Hi frank,
Just checking in with you to see how you are doing x
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Sat Jul 16, 2011 11:49 am
Whats going to happen if I miss an infusion?

Last post by gymbuff « Sun Jul 10, 2011 12:05 am
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by Sheldon425 » Wed Mar 30, 2011 3:50 pm

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Due to my Neuro moving away and the order for my Tysabri infusions running out at the end of the month. There is a chance I will miss my infusion...

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Hi Guys

I had Tysabri Infusion 47 last Wednesday. It was 5 weeks since my previous infusion and I suffered no adverse effects. I never feel a slump...

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Last post by gymbuff
Sun Jul 10, 2011 12:05 am
EC includes anti-JC virus antibody status as PML risk factor

Last post by MSUK « Tue Jun 21, 2011 11:09 pm

by MSUK » Tue Jun 21, 2011 11:09 pm

EC includes anti-JC virus antibody status as PML risk factor in Tysabri labeling

Biogen Idec Inc. and Elan Corporation, plc Wednesday said the...

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Tue Jun 21, 2011 11:09 pm
Drug dilemma for Multiple Sclerosis patients

Last post by MSUK « Tue Jun 21, 2011 12:58 am

by MSUK » Tue Jun 21, 2011 12:58 am

Patients must decide whether benefits of medication outweigh the risks of potentially fatal side effects

Faced with a debilitating and progressive...

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Last post by MSUK
Tue Jun 21, 2011 12:58 am
1 death and 13 more cases of PML in Tysabri MS patients

Last post by HarryZ « Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:18 am
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by MSUK » Thu May 19, 2011 10:46 pm

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Biogen Idec Inc. reported 13 more cases of a rare brain infection occurring in multiple-sclerosis patients taking the drug Tysabri, sold with Elan...

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These numbers can now be updated to 133 cases of PML. Don't know if there were any deaths included in the recent 9 additional patients.

Harry

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Last post by HarryZ
Thu Jun 16, 2011 9:18 am
Age, time to diagnosis predict PML survival

Last post by MSUK « Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:58 am

by MSUK » Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:58 am

Younger age, faster diagnosis, and undergoing treatment in Europe were among the factors associated with greater likelihood of survival in cases of...

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Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:58 am
Gravely ill woman's husband is given pledges on co-operation

Last post by cheerleader « Tue May 31, 2011 7:42 am
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by MSUK » Fri May 27, 2011 2:15 am

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A Sligoman whose 41-year-old wife contracted an incurable deadly brain disease while using Elan's Tysabri multiple sclerosis treatment has received...

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Here is information on the Deferno Trust--mentioned in this article.
Declan Walsh spoke passionately before the Elan board last week, asking for help...

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Last post by cheerleader
Tue May 31, 2011 7:42 am
Tysabri-associated PML in MS: better survival rates

Last post by HarryZ « Thu May 19, 2011 5:49 am
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by MSUK » Wed May 18, 2011 11:24 pm

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Tysabri-associated PML in MS: better survival rates than other patient types

A follow-up study of 35 MS patients with Tysabri-associated...

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The authors, 3 of whom work for Biogen Idec, the maker of Tysabri, admit that one major deficiency of their follow-up report is the lack of long-term...

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Last post by HarryZ
Thu May 19, 2011 5:49 am
New Data Alter Natalizumab Safety Considerations in MS

Last post by Drury « Mon May 16, 2011 6:41 pm
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by scorpion » Sat May 14, 2011 11:03 am

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Mon May 16, 2011 6:41 pm
IRIS and Tysabri

Last post by prof8 « Fri May 06, 2011 9:53 pm
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by Johnnymac » Thu Apr 01, 2010 4:04 pm
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We had my wife's first visit with her Neuro since Sept of last year, at which time she discontinued her Tysabri infusions due to being at the 2 year...

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My neuro recommended the following plan if I stop. Take 90 days to clear out Tysabri. On day 60 have 1 dose of IV 1,000 mg. steroids to protect from...
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Last post by prof8
Fri May 06, 2011 9:53 pm
7 more PML infections, 1 more death in Tysabri MS patients

Last post by HarryZ « Thu May 05, 2011 5:49 am
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by MSUK » Fri Mar 18, 2011 11:55 pm

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Biogen Idec Inc. reported 7 more cases of a rare brain infection among multiple sclerosis patients taking Tysabri, sold with Elan Corp. bringing the...

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Just read per the link below that the number of PML cases has risen to 121.

Harry

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Last post by HarryZ
Thu May 05, 2011 5:49 am
New MSRC Tysabri Diary Updates

Last post by MSUK « Thu May 05, 2011 1:14 am

by MSUK » Thu May 05, 2011 1:14 am

New MSRC Tysabri Diary Updates

I would like to welcome Kara as our newest Tysabri Diarist and also thank Kirsty and Fabiola for updating their...

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Thu May 05, 2011 1:14 am
Natalizumab therapy in patients of African descent

Last post by MSUK « Tue May 03, 2011 5:23 am

by MSUK » Tue May 03, 2011 5:23 am

Efficacy of Natalizumab therapy in patients of African descent With RRMS

Summary
Patients of African descent often experience a more aggressive...

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Tue May 03, 2011 5:23 am

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