A NEW GRAPH SERIES FROM MY TYSABRI ANAYLSIS

The graphs shown below can be interpreted as follows:

Walking Endurance - The amount of time, in hours, when I do not need to use a scooter or cane. On aveage (red line) this has been improving since Tysabri was started.

Fatigue - The number of hours each day before I am physically fatigued. It is the same as "stamina". One average (red line) this has improved dramatically since I started using Tysabri.

Balance - This chart is actually a description of how often vertigo strikes per day. The data points are averages from data accumulated over a 28 day period (between Tysabri infusions). As is indicated in the graph (see red line) the number of vertigo episodes has dropped dramatically since I have been using Tysabri.

Ankle Movement - The intent of this graph is two-fold: (1) to describe ankle agility, and; (2) to show the potential of "foot-drop" accidents as it relates to the inability to lift the toe prior to taking a step (i.e. if the toe does not lift, then the foot rubs against the floor and you can trip). On average (red line) ankle movement (relative to "foot-drop" has improved slightly.


I am looking forward to collecting at least 25 infusion data points so that I can draw some legitimate conclusions about how Tysabri is working for me. Any statistical analyisis with less than 25 data points (infusions) is suspect. As such, I have just drawn some general trend lines in these graphs (actually, they were generated my Microsoft Excel).

The second graph shows the actual "ou-of-pocket" expenses for Tysabri for me with my Blue Cross/Blue Sheild Insurance. If I had no insurance, oddly enough, it would be much lower (about $400/month for the infusion center). However, without insurance I would be risking everything if there was a catastrophic event that required millions to be paid to resolve.

-Vic

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