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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Salem, VA
Posts: 2,195
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Magnate
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Salem, VA
Posts: 2,195
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Starting Tysabri
I posted my news on the Tysabri thread, but also wanted to post it in the general forum to shout out my news to everyone! 
I am scheduled to begin Tysabri infusions September 25. In my heart, I believe it will either keep me at the level I am right now, or (hopefully) improve me.
I have talked to a number of people at the infusion center where I get my IV steroids, and read a lot of posts here praising Tysabri.
Over the past year, my MS has gotten a lot worse despite being on Betaseron for three years, Copaxone before that, and Avonex before that. My balance has gone from bad to worse. I've had to severe bouts of ON. My tremors are worse. The last three fingers on my left hand are completely numb, making typing very difficult. I could go on, but you get the picture. 
At my last neuro appt, he and I agreed that we needed to be more aggressive. I refuse to go down without a fight. I sure don't want to lose any more of my abilities, especially my ability to walk.
So, I'm excited about this and very, very positive. 
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Mair
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