Linda,
I'm happy to hear that you found information about the Medigap insurance.

When the man had to pick a Medicare plan, we went to the local senior center. They had a counselor who had all the info in front of them and the person was able to help him choose his plan based on his drugs. They also explained all the options as far as Medigap insurance, income limits for eligibility for extra help, low cost drugs for seniors and disabled people and other programs that he might be eligible for.

It's a good idea to remind people that there are programs that can help folks make their way through the muddiness that is Medicare/Medicaid/DEL/QMB/etc. Even your pharmacist is supposed to be able to help, but for us, that senior counselor was the key.

Anyone who needs help with the Medicare program should check to see if there is someone at the senior center who can help explain all the options, whether you are a senior or on disability. It's a godsend for those who might have cognitive problems, to have everything in front of them on paper, and someone who can explain it all and answer any questions.

From NASDAQ, March 18, 2011:



The article can be seen here.



According to the chefarztfrau Website, which documents the cases as they occur based on information from "internal sources," what is known about the new cases is:



#96 - USA - female - 22 doses of Tysabri



#97 - Luxembourg - female - 35 months on Tysabri



#98 - Italy - female - 33 months



#99 - USA - male - 51 doses



#100 - USA - female - 22 doses



#101 - USA - female - 34 doses



#102 - Hungary - female - 37 doses

Daisy, do you feel like the Ty is helping you???????????? Does your neuro feel like it is helping or wants to try a few more infusions??????? Klonopin is in the same family of meds as Valium. I take Valium before I have an MRI and have not had any problems with it...the Valium. Does your neuro want you to take the Klonopin daily or just prior to you infusions?????

sending hugs your way
Shayna

I had infusion #42 two weeks ago at my old infusion center. My next infusion will be in my neuro's office. I have mixed feelings about it since she's in a practice by herself and she has hired a part-time infusion nurse. I'm not sure what they will do when they go on vacation. My neuro only works Monday-Thursday and takes several weeks off in December. I'll see how it works out. If I'm not happy with the infusion nurse or have difficulty scheduling an infusion due to their strange hours I'll go back to the old infusion center which is actually an oncology infusion/chemo room.

I still have the double ear infection. These darn sinus and ear infections won't go away. At least they don't interfere with my infusions

I'm finding that as I get older I need to rely on Provigil more than I did in the past. It's the only thing that keeps me alert when I want to drive or go out and see people. Perhaps it's the combination of age and m.s. I've had m.s. for so long and just took it for granted until my exacerbation in 2003. Now I don't take anything for granted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And, I love my Ty

hugs,
Shayna

Linda, I'm so glad things are beginning to work out for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!! At least this is one less thing for you to worry about. A divorce can be difficult enough

lot of hugs

Shayna

I have only had 2 infusions, so no, I do not feel like it has helped at all, in fact I feel worse.
They only gave me (30) Klonopin, and directions say I can take up to 3 a day. I only took one a day, for a few days, they made me feel very loopy.
I guess I will have to wait for infusion 3 to see if I get the same feeling, then I will know it is the TY. It concerns me a bit, because, I was dizzy and off balance, and my heart was racing, as well as feeling nausea.

Thanks for asking

shortly after my second infusion, my sense of balance took a hit. i stumble a lot now.

How many infusions have you had now?

had my 3rd on the 11th

I have yet another question....Tysabri is so new to me. I have only had 2 infusions, one on Feb 7th and my second on March 9th.

Yesterday, I began itching randoming all over my body (not severely), head, neck, legs, etc...and this morning, I am beginning to get a cold sore on my upper lip.

Has it been too long since my infusion to have a reaction? Would this be a reason to stop Tysabri?