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Old 02-05-2008, 08:18 AM
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I was in the origiinal Antegren trials years ago. I have been off Tysabri for a while. I just went today to fill out all of my paperwork at the MS Centre and am going for my MRI this week. How long after you filled out the paperwork did it take you to get your first infusion?

The nurse didn't think it was going to take longer than 2 weeks before all of my paperwork would be in order. I was just wondering how long it took most of you and your insurance companies to approve it?

Thanks!
Hi Chris!

It took me a bit longer than two weeks. When I went for my MRI pre-Ty, it wasn't good and the neuro insisted that I do a course of steroids ( stupid MRI). Then I was approved but they hadn't yet trained the infusion center at the hospital. Then they had to look into who was paying what for me, cause I didn't want to get hit with the post infusion shock of a huge bill! I HAD to know how much I would have to pay, if anything.

All in all I think it took a month before i got the first dose. I hear things are a lot quicker now.

Good Luck! Let us know when you start!!
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