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Old 02-13-2008, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by joellelee2000 View Post
These are just my experiences. If I had followed the suggested waiting period of a year or two to allow my body to adjust to these medications, I shudder to think what may have happened to me.

If your quality of life is greatly diminished then switching medications is completely justified. I just started Tysabri today after deliberating for quite some time. I'm fully aware of the problems and benefits related to the drug. I am willing to take the risks involved.
There are a few key points with your experience though joellelee.

1. You had serious adverse reactions
2. You tried different two drugs
3. You deliberated and became fully aware of the problems and benefits related to Tysabri, before making the decision.

If you can't take the other drugs, and you are fully informed about Tysabri, it sounds like an informed and good course of action for you.

That is not the case with Keri though.

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