FAQ/Help |
Calendar |
Search |
Today's Posts |
|
![]() |
#1 | |||
|
||||
Member
|
Hello all,
I've decided to not take Gilenya, can't take take Tysabri becuaes of the auntibodies I have, failed at Copaxone and Betaseron raised my liver enzymes way too high so had to stop taking it. I'm going to start Axonex at half dose and watch my enzymes on it to see if we need to stop it. In the next month maybe? I will begin it's use. I dont know how much it costs as the insurance said, "It's too new for us so we don't even have the price on that med yet. MS is winning. No fun at all. I'm reading Minding my Mitocondria looking at diet change. I don't want to take medications anymore but I'm getting worse not being on one. Those of you that take it, how much does it cost you (out of pocket)? I wanted to hear what you all think about my situation and share the experience with you all. Thankk you, Eric |
|||
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 | ||
|
|||
Junior Member
|
Too new?? Avonex has been around since 1998!
|
||
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 | |||
|
||||
In Remembrance
|
Good luck with Avonex, Eric. I was on it about 12 yrs ago for 7/8 months. That's as long as I could stand the side effects. No liver problems, though. Don't remember the costs, but I'm sure it was less than it is today.
I then took Copaxone for a little less than a year. No side effects, but no benefit either. Avonex was the better DMD, if it weren't for the sides...I think it was working to keep Flares at bay. Let us know how it works for you. ![]()
__________________
~Love, Sally . "The best way out is always through". Robert Frost ~If The World Didn't Suck, We Would All Fall Off~ |
|||
![]() |
![]() |
"Thanks for this!" says: | D0ct0rT (04-05-2012) |
![]() |
#4 | |||
|
||||
Member
|
Maximizing INTERFERON-Beta effectiveness
http://www.thisisms.com/forum/avonex-f5/topic4186.html jackD
__________________
As God is my witness, I really thought turkeys could fly! (WKRP in Cincinnati) |
|||
![]() |
![]() |
"Thanks for this!" says: | D0ct0rT (04-05-2012) |
![]() |
#5 | |||
|
||||
Elder
|
I've been on Avonex since 1997 with no problems. Yes, liver enzymes are up but my neuro says they are within the expected high range. One time she did an extra lab work before the usual every 6 months but I have done very well with it.
__________________
. |
|||
![]() |
![]() |
"Thanks for this!" says: | D0ct0rT (04-05-2012) |
![]() |
#6 | |||
|
||||
Elder
|
Good luck! My MD has spoken about putting me on half dose Rebif and seeing where that goes. Beta made my liver go crazy! Copaxone was miserable for me. I have had cancer, so they dont want me on gilyna and well...they hate that I walk barefoot thru a minefield.
I wish you the best. ![]()
__________________
RRMS 3/26/07 . Betaseron 5/18/07 . Elevated LFTs Beta DC 7/07 Copaxone 8/7/07 . . |
|||
![]() |
![]() |
"Thanks for this!" says: | D0ct0rT (04-05-2012) |
Reply |
|
|
![]() |
||||
Thread | Forum | |||
Avonex PS | Multiple Sclerosis | |||
Will be starting LDN; correct starting dose? | Multiple Sclerosis | |||
Avonex | Multiple Sclerosis | |||
Starting Avonex today... any advice? | Multiple Sclerosis | |||
advice on starting avonex injections? | Multiple Sclerosis |