How things stand right now:
(1) Tysabri infusions, the Tysabri co-pay and associated tests have cost me more than most people make in two years.

(2) Anthem Blue Cross will only cover the remaining 2 months of Tysabri this year, wherein they cover the entire medication cost, but not the infusion cost. The subsequent ten months of 2009 will result in costs similar to 2008 (though slightly higher).

(3) The decline in QOL was noticable after 12 months on Tysabri...and that in my opnion was a direct result of the stress caused by the costs.

My Plan:
(1) After Thanksgiving I am on Rebif for certain. The cost will be $25 per month.

(2) IVSM starting tomorrow.

(3) Ophthologist this week.

(4) An AFO next week.

So the plan is final. Tysabri is done.

I am going to just relax for the rest of the day and pay bills & wash clothes in the morning.

My Tysabri Log will continue until I begin Rebif soon. Post-Tysabri data are valuable.

-Vic