I have been on Copaxone since 2003, use baclofen 80mg daily and have IV methypednsolone very 4 or 5 weeks. I go to a MS clinic and have great support. I saw my doctor yesterday, a six month check up. Had a MRI also just a review since my last one in 2012. Happy results. two lesions appear to have improved there is one new 2.6mm lesion that is active. Doctor has suggested that it is time to chance my treatment. He wants me to go to Tysabri. They did blood work yesterday when I got my IV. I spoke with the nurse, we'll do one more IV in 5 weeks then we will talk about the blood work, contact my insurance and set up my first Tysabri treatment for May. Will be nice to end the shots and the pedsolone
My questions are about: On Copaxone I gained weight, will Tysabri also effect my weight? What kind of problems have people had with insurance? Copaxone has a program that I received a grant to cover my co-pay. Does Biogen offer something like that? Will Tysabri improve my balance & walking?
I'm excited to make the change. Staff at the clinic tell me others on Tysabri are doing great.
Just a side note, I'm in Milwaukee, WI and woke to SNOW! Can't wait for spring.
Toot
My questions are about: On Copaxone I gained weight, will Tysabri also effect my weight? What kind of problems have people had with insurance? Copaxone has a program that I received a grant to cover my co-pay. Does Biogen offer something like that? Will Tysabri improve my balance & walking?
I'm excited to make the change. Staff at the clinic tell me others on Tysabri are doing great.
Just a side note, I'm in Milwaukee, WI and woke to SNOW! Can't wait for spring.
Toot
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