There was a time, 3-5 years ago, when I would have heartily defended the stats and the drug companies. However, I've experienced the meds since then. Avonex was a total waste of money IMHO and I worsened with the low dose of interferon.

Rebif has reduced my relapses (or maybe age has) to the point where I have not been debilitated from a relapse in a little over three years (versus 3-4x/year). Sideffects are mostly localized (site reactions) and managable.

As I see and hear more...I become far more lenient in my valuation of various medicinal benefits. The human Spirit and determination has as much impact on MS (from what I've witnessed) as does a specific drug or dietary or supplement regimen.