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I am scheduled for my 4th infusion and so far things have been fine. I was not able to continue injections at home, since my body had developed antibodies. I am thankful for this alternative.

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I have not started yet- I will be starting in Sept.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
7/7/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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Diagnosed in March 2001, started out on Avonex, then switched to Rebif (approx. 2 yrs), and had 3 new lesions on my brain. Since my MS was progressing, and I was TIRED of needles every other day; I decided to try Tysabri. Even though I tested positive for the JCV virus, I was willing to risk it. I've now been on Tysabri for 17 months, and hoping to be able to continue. NO NEW LESIONS! I pray that new advances bring an acceptable alternative soon.

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Dondi31 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/3/2014
Condition: Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Return then Become Less Severe
Overall rating 4.3
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I was diagnosed with MS Feb of 2000, but definitely had symptoms for a good 10 years prior. I started with Avenox, but the flu like side effects guaranteed me at least one day a week in bed. After seven months, enough was enough. I changed to Copaxon, which I loved, but I often missed my daily shots and traveling with it was a pain (at the time it needed to be kept in the fridge). I switched to Gylenia...but that caused me to have eye damage in one eye. I have been on Tysabri for the past 2.5 years and it has been working pretty well for me. I still have some symptoms; fatigue, confusion, slurred speech...but it is very seldom and not bad at all. I have been working part time and am planning on trying to go full time. Seven years ago, I did not even think part time work was possible. For someone 14 years DX and over 20 years into MS, I am very happy. I am fearful regarding the "death" side effect, especially since I was on steroids, very high doses (120mg of prednisone...no, this is not a typo!) so the risk is a bit higher. I am JC virus negative...and I have been told that no one JC virus negative died from the drug so I feel a little better. The drawback and benefit is having the infusion. It is nice to worry about your meds once a month...but sitting for three hours is not too fun. Sometimes I become very tired after my infusion...but not all the time. Good luck if trying this medication Read More Read Less

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labsrspecial | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/12/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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I have not started yet- I will be starting in Sept.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/11/2010
Condition: Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Return then Become Less Severe
Overall rating 4.7
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I've had MS for 4.5 years and have now tried 5 different treatments. Steroids don't work for me, Rebif gave me a seizure after 6 weeks of use, Cellcept made the corners of my lips crack open everytime I opened my mouth...thus I qualified for Tysabri (Natalizumab). It worked great! No fatigue, no adverse reactions, only had to think about it once every 4 weeks, had lots of energy...what more can you ask for? Only inconveience is having to take time off work to get the infusions, so it can't completely be kept a secret. I was taken off of it after 22 infusions because my doctor was worried about increasing PML diagnoses while on Tysabri. I am now on Rituxan (once a year, but Tysabri was better for controling fatigue).Read More Read Less

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nonay417 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/18/2010
Condition: Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Return then Become Less Severe
Overall rating 4.7
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I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis on 1-11-2009.I started treatment with Avonex right away.The 'flu-like'side effects were so awful I was in bed 3-5 days a week.Plus,MRIs showed more lesions. So,my neurologist and I decided to stop Avonex and try Rebif instead.For me Rebif was ALOT better!No more 'flu-like'symptoms!The only side effect I had was injection site reactions.(half dollar sized,red welts that usually about 2-3 weeks)after each shot.Which was 3 a week.But,after a year on Rebif, MRIs showed more lesions.Plus the MS seemed to be causing more physical issues.(migraines,decreased balance,blurred vision,etc).So, I stopped Rebif treatment. Now,I'm on Tysabri.A few days after my 1st infusion,my energy has already improved a little!So far that's all, but it's more than any other MS medications have done!I get my 2nd infusion in 3 days and I'm qiuet excited about it.I'll keep posting every other treatment,at least I'll try to.(MS has effected my memory quite a bit). Read More Read Less

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Meg | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/27/2010
Condition: Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Return then Become Less Severe
Overall rating 5.0
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I LOVE this medication. I feel great!

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Mssogzs | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/9/2009
Condition: Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Return then Become Less Severe
Overall rating 4.3
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My experince has been good. There has been some moments of feeling nauseated.

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simplypandy | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/8/2008
Condition: Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms Return then Become Less Severe
Overall rating 3.7
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I am scheduled for my 4th infusion and so far things have been fine. I was not able to continue injections at home, since my body had developed antibodies. I am thankful for this alternative.

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