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Originally Posted by Hopeless
Hi Kitty,
I just saw the ad on TV last night of which you speak, before seeing this thread. I do not have MS so I am not sure I should be posting a response.
BUT, from someone that is not afflicted with MS, has little and no understanding of the condition, I still have to agree with you that the ad does not indicate adequately, the problems one encounters with having this condition. Whether it be relapsing or progressive, it made it appear that their drug would make everything all better and symptom free at all times.
The ONLY positive about the ad is it does bring MS to the attention of the general public. A better portrayal of the symptoms and suffering would be appreciated.
If the ad makes just one person more empathetic to the life of a MS person, at least that is something positive.
Thanks for the thread.
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Thank you so much for responding. I was hoping someone "neutral" would join in.
I'm sure folks with other diseases that have similar type symptoms can understand the frustration with this ad.
My main gripe is that in my opinion people who have MS but do not have any symptoms do not take any of the MS meds. They probably don't even know they have the disease! I sure didn't. And when I had the relapsing symptoms they were mild enough for me to chalk up to other reasons. I did make an appointment with the doctor once when my legs went numb but by the time the appointment rolled around the numbness had passed......not to return for some 10 years! I figured it was a pinched nerve.
Plus, the risk of PML and the other side effects this particular drug has......I'd have to be having some mighty severe symptoms to agree to take it. Especially if I was otherwise "healthy". Just from my experience with Tecfidea I can say if I wasn't sick before I took it I sure as heck would be after being on it for nearly a year.
I give it a thumbs down (the ad and the med).
