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Old 09-23-2010, 06:23 PM #1
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Will call Biogen when I get to it and ask if I can take it with Ty if I chose.
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Will call Biogen when I get to it and ask if I can take it with Ty if I chose.
I am confused regarding your comment about taking the new drug with tysabri. I seriously doubt that this drug is supposed to be combined with another MS treatment.
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Nope, no way, heck it's not for spms anyway, only rrms. Lowering the wbc's is NOT a good idea for those who are prone to infections. Jim is one of those. Oh well, hope it works for those who try it.
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Since it lowers the WBC, it will be not be allowed with Tysabri. Same as any type of Chemo.
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It is being clinically tested on PPMSers at Johns Hopkins, my neuro is doing trial. I've always wanted to try it (maybe it's the old name - Fingolimod I like) My ex old neuro who moved away was in charge of trial until he moved and tried to get me in it. Now my new neuro is in charge but rejected me quickly (I am 6.5, you had to be 6.0. I really liked my ex-neuro, he was out of the box if you know what I mean. The new one is younger and a rule follower.
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I'd love to try it at 1/4 dose on Ty. My white count is always 15 give or take. Could be caused by frequent urine infections so lowering my count might make things worse but i'd still love to try it a month or two. I'll ask my neuro next month. I know Ampyra at 1/2 dose has been doing good for me past few months so let's try this at a 1/4. Don't chemo drugs also lower white count? Novantrone?
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Don't chemo drugs also lower white count? Novantrone?
Yep, that is what caused Jim to go into kidney failure. His immune system couldn't fight it after only one dose. That's why he wont be placed on any medication that would do the same.
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Since it lowers the WBC, it will be not be allowed with Tysabri. Same as any type of Chemo.
are you saying one of these is chemotherapy?
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my MD explained it in some round about terms and beat around the bush and then I spoke up and said "you mean this stuff basically gives you lukemia in order to fight off MS?!" and he got really quiet and then said "yes, but that is an over simplification of the process." he didnt defend it to me after that. Eeek!
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