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Finally, some good news in this MS journey! I had an MRI after my 6th infusion of Tysabri. No enhanced lesions, no new lesions--everything looks just the same as it did before I started the drug. Whoohoo!! Now I am off to California to celebrate the holidays, my birthday, and no new lesions!!!
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That's great news, Natalie! Congratulations.....and enjoy your holiday!

Oh, almost forgot.....Happy Birthday!
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Happy Birthday Natalie!!



Way to go on the good MRI's!!
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Thanks Wiz! B-day is 10 days and counting. This will be a better holiday season than last year. A year ago I was at the Mayo Clinic the day after Christmas getting the MS confirmation news and being told my brain looked like swiss cheese! Cheers to no additional holes this year!
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Natalie!

During this Holy Season, it's WONDERFUL to hear your un-holey news!

Please have fun in Cali and forget the fact that you have MS and enjoy the holiday!!!
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Hi everybody! Well, I have some not so great news. . Although my mri latest mri is stable, I've decided to stop Ty. I've been getting worsening headaches (disabling pain, I guess equivalent to a migraine) immediately after each infusion even though I take the Tylenol and Claritin before. They last for more than a day. I also get bodyaches, chills, and a low-grade fever. After discussing this with my neuro and my dh, I've decided to stop after my 10th infusion. I hope I'm making the right decision. ARGH!! I'm just so pssd off that these dam drugs keep failing me in one way or another! Thanks for listening.
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I'm sorry Joelle. Why does the treatment so often have to be as bad or worse than the disease?

I hope you'll find a treatment that will be tolerable for you.
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Ahh Joelle,

I am so very sorry to hear this.
It sucks when you expect that a drug will help and it doesn't work or the side effects are worse than the affliction that you are taking the drug for!

Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep in touch and let us know how things are going for you! I've been thinking of you lately and I am glad to see you post.

The good news is that your MRI showed stabilization. That in itself is a positive thing.

I wish you joy and peace this holiday season, my friend.
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Hi everybody! Well, I have some not so great news. . Although my mri latest mri is stable, I've decided to stop Ty. I've been getting worsening headaches (disabling pain, I guess equivalent to a migraine) immediately after each infusion even though I take the Tylenol and Claritin before. They last for more than a day. I also get bodyaches, chills, and a low-grade fever. After discussing this with my neuro and my dh, I've decided to stop after my 10th infusion. I hope I'm making the right decision. ARGH!! I'm just so pssd off that these dam drugs keep failing me in one way or another! Thanks for listening.
While I am not on Ty at the moment, I know exactly what u are talking about. Ty weakens your immune system as do all other approved MS meds. I can't say if u had a reaction to TY or if it weaken you (as in my case). I did not have many headaches, but was ill 80 to 90% of the time I was on Ty. About 1-2 visits a mo to the GP for drugs. For me it was worth it. Quality of life was low, but my MS become stable. The illness was kind of like a 2yr old who caught everything. I'm sever MS so I continued the med. I understand your decision to leave and wish you well. Just wanted u to know there are others out there somewhat like you.XOXO
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