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I there a chance of weight changes with the Tysabri. I read that nausea sometimes happens, so I would think then that loss was imminent .... but, I also gained some weight wit the Aubagio, and have had a craving for "SWEET" things. I don't usually eat stuff like that, but the last 6 months I have been almost out of control .... Going to talk to my GP about this one. Thank you all again, and hoping we will get to know each other on here.

My son had been taking Tysabri for 3 1/2 years. During that time he’s had at least 3 blackouts where he has had very bizarre behavior but does not remember any of it. The neurologist said it wasn’t caused by the Tysabri, I disagree. This past June he went off of Tysabri and in August started taking the pill Tecfidera. Last week he had another blackout! Again the neurology office said it wasn’t the med that he should call his PCP. I really think it’s these medications causing the blackouts.

Hi everyone, I'm having a hard time doing my Copaxone injections since I've lost so much weight from my cancer (down to only 82 lbs now). I can't handle the pain from the injections anymore. I'm going in to talk to the PA of my neuro to see about maybe starting Tysabri or Gilenya. It seems my insurance, Aetna, may require me to try Rebif before I'm allowed to try one of these DMDs. Anyone else have the same issue?

Hi SS - Congrats on your move to Portlandia. Even bigger congrats on getting back in your running shoes! Keeping our bodies as strong as we can is really important. As to Tysabri's healing powers I'm not so sure. I am sure that it is effective at dramatically slowing the progress of MS. I'v had 18 infusions and Tysabri is the only DMD I've used. Since starting Tysabri I've seen no appreciable worsening of my MS. If I can stay where I am now I'll be very happy.

He feels that Tysabri is the way to go. I know that there are others here on it or used to be. I would love some insight on what to expect, how long it takes, etc... Thanks!

Hi Calliesue - Welcome to our group. I had 20 infusions worth of Tysabri. I swited to Rituxan because it stopped working for me. While I was getting Tysabri I had no ill effects what so ever. I loved the 'convenience' of monthly infusions v. daily or weekly injections. There are many folks here who have been gatting Tysabri for years with good results.

I may have lost weight and have slight visual loss in 1 eye but really does it warrant the possible risks associated with Tysabri? I guess not and now as I approach the first year in my life of having MS I am now able to look back and see how far I have come. I am thriving. I look healthy, I feel healthy, I am positive and active and more aware and educated (thanks to many of you along the way). I am not disabled and nor do I feel unwell in any way the majority of days.

Last week I started my 3rd significant relapse this year, my specialist nurse is now talking about Tysabri. I was on Rebif for about 15 months and wasnt getting on with the side effects so I switched to Copaxone 6 weeks ago, which I'm quite happy with. I looked up Tysabri when I got home and all I got was all the bad news about the PML patients. They say that theres a 1/1000 chance of getting it, that seems quite high to me.

Of course you're a lab study - unfortunately a Tysabri TOUCH study isn't going to give you the kind of neurological care that you're needing. And it sounds like the people you've been seeing don't know much about MS, which is unfortunate. That the study excludes spine MRIs is also unfortunate - you'd think that they would include that information. But I can understand why.

t know numbers yet, as nurse wants Neuro to tell me) There was apparently a note on my file that if it was positive that I was not to go on Tysabri. We never discussed this with her, and if the numbers are high of course I would not try it. , but, I know of people who are positive and low numbers and have done very well on Tysabri. I just want o give it a shot. I have to wait now till Wed. when my neuro is in and the nurse will chat with her as to what to do.

I have read on here by several members, that they have not considered Tysabri or Gilenya because their MS is not that aggressive. What does that mean? I was dx Jan 2010, MRI showed approximately 10 lesions, I had a real hard time accepting my dx....I really wasn't sure I had MS, so I refused a DMD. Then in Oct 2010, I had a new MRI that showed an additional 5 lesions. My Neuro said that we needed to get aggressive and he suggested Tysabri and/or Gilenya.

To be honest right now my doctor is being a butt and rude for the first time ever. He can not even give me this Tysabri. So I would not even see him if I did take it.

Not to mention, that I will soon run out of good sites. I am a bit afraid of the Tysabri. Though she says there have 6 or so episodes of PML, some were Europe where they don't have the Touch program and pt are not followed as closely. She says 83% of users have no flairs in a 2 year study. She will see me monthly or sooner of course if necessary.

t last long either because my doctor found legions on my spine and told me he thought tysabri would be the best option and I needed to make my decision quick. I did do my research on tysabri but I don't think I want to be on this for the rest of my life. I know the pros and cons of this infusion process still being that this is all new to me I don't want to later find out along with MS I have this blood disease. I really need to deal with one illness at a time.

They found out the reason people contracted PML was because they were taking Avonex/and the other MS medications with Tysabri. I think the Tysabri has given me a second chance at helping slow my disease progress, but with out it I would be on no MS medications to slow the disease. I did alot of research before I decided to start the medication and the one resource that helped me make my decision was reading the Tysabri diaries on line. www.msrc.co.uk/index.cfm?

I have had MD for 18 years. Been on Avonex, Betaseron, Tysabri, and now Tecfidera. Unfortunately, I'm also on lots of other medications, mostly due to terrible central pain. My neurologist made me stop the Tysabri after 24 infusions because of safety concerns. I felt my overall best while on Tysabri and have asked him if and when I might be able to go back on the monthly infusions. He does not have an answer for me at this point.

Are any of you on Tysabri? My doctor has suggested that I consider starting Tysabri treatment. His neurology practice runs a TOUCH infusion center. I've been on Copaxone for four years and have just had my first flareup. My recent MRI shows progression of MS with T2 hyperintense white matter lesions in the pons of the brainstem and the frontal lobe. Several of the older lesions have increased in size. Five years ago I was on Avonex. I had multiple flare-ups the whole year on this med.

I would like some information/details from anyone who has had (or seen) the rash you can get from Tysabril and/or PML?? I have been on Tysabri 10 years so far without any major issues. I was outside after my treatment for 10 minutes or so. After taking my shirt off, my husband gasped and asked what was wrong with my back.

I've been tested twice in the last year, and they were both negative. Since you can acquire JCV at any time, I opt to have my status tested once a year since I'm on Tysabri. There is also a Tysabri antibody titre available, now. I plan on doing that once a year, too, although development of Tysabri antibodies is relatively rare.

My new neuro suggested Tysabri based on increased lesions on Interferon (Rebif). Any persons out there on Tysabri that could share their experience?

I will start tecfidera in 3 months I hope I dont have the rebound effect I have heard about after stopping tysabri. Tysabri has really changed the way I feel was using a walker now nothing and I do Zumba too. I hope I stay like this but having doubts. anyone using tecfidera? How was your experience.?

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