reaching out

[katt]

My name is Katerina. I am 31 years old. I was diagnosed on November 26th, 2011. ( the day before Thanksgiving). I had been having numbness of my right arm, left leg, spells where I was very confused, Shocking in my neck, all after my third chils was born. Finally it got so bad, I was barely ably to walk my sister brought me to the E.R.
It as been a rollercaster since then. One relaspe after another.......I am now going to be starting the tysabri in September.. So nervous.

[mgoerke]

Hi Katt

Sorry you had to join us here, but welcome. I started tysabri a year ago. It has been the only thing to stop my downward spiral. I had five major attacks in 15 months and after each one there was less of me.

I've got permanent damage to my hands and feet and some cog issues. Ty hasn't made them go away, but I havent had a flare in exactly one year so I am sooooo grateful.

I am JCV + but the risk is worth the reward for me. I wish you luck and improved health! Keep visiting here. It is a big help!

[hunterd]

WELCOME KATT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! glad you are here, but sorry you needed to be.
I am 45, I was diagnosed 12 years ago in December(Merry Christmas).
I was on ty until I developed anti-bodies to it. While on that, I remained stable. I hope you do also. Good luck.

[Seasha]

Nice to meet you, Katt! Hope your experience with Ty will stop this roller coaster you mention. Under our forum called "Medication and Treatments", there is a sub-forum "Tysabri" where you might want to read the posts. (if you haven't already). Lots of information from our members regarding their experiences. Don;t be shy and ask lots of questions~

Take care!