>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
>