Re: relapse and remission
Gail Sanders (gsanders(AT)mindspring.com)
Mon, 29 Sep 1997 09:15:15 -0400
I had multiple attacks of mylelitis - so a 'diagnosis of convenience' of MS
was made so I 'qualified' for Avonex. I've been taking it since last
November - an injection once a week. It is reported statistically that in
37-40% of patients, it prevents future attacks. I have been struggling for
improvement since about the time I started taking the Avonex. It's not
supposed to stop an attack, though - or really produce any type of cure or
even relieve anything that's going on currently. It's expensive, too, but
there is a program which is described in the literature that comes with the
drug, that can reduce your cost.
Gail
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> From: LP301960(AT)aol.com
> To: tmic-list(AT)eskimo.com
> Subject: RE: relapse and remission
> Date: Friday, September 26, 1997 10:22 AM
>
> Hi Kevin: I don't understand why some people get better and have
relapses
> and others don't get much better. I am going to ask the neurologist next
> time I see him.
> I am really interested to know if anyone has any info on Avonex or
Betaseron.
> I know they use it for MS but my doc says it is a possibility for
stopping
> more flare ups. Anyone know anything about it.