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Originally Posted by Harry Z
The results were based solely on MRI brain lesions. We know brain lesions come and go on their own in MS patients. There is remitting and relapsing episodes of the disease which will effect test results.
In other words, the accuracy of the MRI findings are suspect at best.
Harry
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I agree. I'd never use an MRI as a gauge to determine the severity of my MS. You can have many lesions with little to no disability.....or just one lesion in just the right (or wrong) place and you can have severe disability.
I also agree that the Interferon therapies are not consistently successful. I think I read somewhere that they're successful in reducing progression in only 30% of those who take it. Somebody please correct me if I'm wrong....I'm just going from memory here.
Personally, the side effects and site effects were not worth it to me with such a low percentage of effectiveness. But, everyone's MS is different and everyone responds differently to treatment. If it seems to be working for you then go for it. For me, the pros must outweigh the cons......and Interferon treatment just didn't work for me.