A Graphical Update on Progress: 14 Infusions of Tysabri.

1) Walking endurance has decreased from the high, but is still better than before Tysabri.

2) Balance has increased, though "wall-walking" has become a crutch, and it may not be necessary (but I don't want to risk the chance of a fall).

3) Fatigue is less of a problem than before Tysabri.

4) Ankle movement has decreased, but is better than before Tysabri.


Notes:
* No UTI's this month
* "Wall Walking" is more common for stability (ugh)
* Tired more often than a few months ago

DISCUSSION: None yet. Eleven more infusions will provide enough data for sound statistical analysis. So, at this point, these graphs cannot be used to show a statistical trend.

CONCLUSIONS: Overall, my level of functionality is a little better than where I was before I stopped Avonex. So this little bit of improvement is a BIG plus. Hence, it appears that Tysabri is fighting to stabilize my MS. Of course I wish it was better, but improvement is not the intent of Tysabri. Stability is the intent.

-Vic

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