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03-03-2016, 08:41 AM | #1 | |||
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In Remembrance
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03-06-2016, 12:42 PM | #2 | |||
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Yet another miracle drug being rolled out. Maybe this one will be better than the others!
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Repeal the law of gravity! MS diagnosed 1980. Type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, osteopenia. Avonex 2002-2005. Copaxone 6/4/07-5/15/10. Currently: Glatopa (generic Copaxone), 40mg 3 times/week, 12/16/20 - 3/16/24 |
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03-06-2016, 06:19 PM | #3 | |||
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Ocrelizumab is a humanised monoclonal antibody which blocks the action of a protein called CD20, found on mature B cells. Because of this it is immunosuppressive.
Phase 3 clinical trials of it in the context of MS look very encouraging. It is currently under consideration by the FDA for regulatory approval. There is more about this here; https://www.mssociety.org.uk/ms-rese...ne/ocrelizumab.
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03-06-2016, 08:24 PM | #4 | |||
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Actually hasn't it been fast-tracked for speedier FDA approval?
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Repeal the law of gravity! MS diagnosed 1980. Type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis, osteopenia. Avonex 2002-2005. Copaxone 6/4/07-5/15/10. Currently: Glatopa (generic Copaxone), 40mg 3 times/week, 12/16/20 - 3/16/24 |
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03-06-2016, 10:33 PM | #5 | |||
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Yes, it is on the "Breakthrough Therapy Designation" list.
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03-08-2016, 11:22 AM | #6 | |||
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Hearing good things about this stuff. I hope they find it works for SPMS also.
Wouldn't that be nice?
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04-26-2016, 04:38 PM | #7 | |||
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Today read another promising thing about this, will also ask MS neurosuheon on May 13 John Hopkins doctor, for what that's worth.
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04-26-2016, 04:44 PM | #8 | |||
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As always, holding my breath, hoping.
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03-05-2017, 01:04 PM | #9 | ||
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Feeling anxious but blessed as my Neuro said I was going to have to switch medicines anyway. Jan1 I started a 100% work from .home job allowing me to work around doctors & tests. I am so happy to not be traveling alone for work anymore. After a few incidents on the road it just wasn't safe anymore. My first infusion is tomorrow so I am a bit anxious. I'll read through my things I signed to see if I am allowed to share my thoughts on it the next few years. If so, I will. Have a great day to all- hopefully one that is pain free as possible.
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03-14-2017, 07:30 AM | #10 | ||
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I got a little light headed in the middle when I got up real fast (real fast is a relative term for me). But it was gone before the treatment was over. I didn't experience even the mild side effects. This alone was a blessing over the "flu like" side effects multiple times a week with Rebif. Next week I get the second half of the first dose. My fingers remain crossed.
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