[TMIC] Subject: [TMIC] Re: Kim's story
Robert and Marabeth (74541.2151(AT)compuserve.com)
Thu, 1 Jul 1999 11:05:32 -0400
Marabeth was diagnosed with MS after two exacerbations. The first at T-8
and the second at C-5,6. These attacks were 15 months apart.
She was started on Avonex a.s.a.p. to avoid a third attack.
Not all MSers have attacks on the brain, so that one is not a valid
criteria.
In my opinion, anybody with even one attack should be put on interferons.
Especially if the second attack is really a bad one (e.g. total paralysis,
etc..)
but those in control say no, not yet. I think the ins. co's balk at the
expense involved, but their excuse is that not enough tests validate the
everybody gets it now approach.
Bobby Jim in Memphis