Comments on: How do you know which Multiple Sclerosis med is the best? http://managing-multiple-sclerosis.com/multiple-sclerosis-general/how-do-you-know-which-multiple-sclerosis-med-is-the-best Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:10:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: pcheesewhiz http://managing-multiple-sclerosis.com/multiple-sclerosis-general/how-do-you-know-which-multiple-sclerosis-med-is-the-best#comment-1072 pcheesewhiz Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:31:08 +0000 http://managing-multiple-sclerosis.com/multiple-sclerosis-general/how-do-you-know-which-multiple-sclerosis-med-is-the-best#comment-1072 There is no MS drug that works for everyone. I sure wish there was one. My girlfriend started out on Avonex and then switched to Copaxone. I started out on Copaxone and then switched to LDN. Low Dose Naltrxone works for me and she is doing better on Copaxone. I do hope you find something that keeps your flare-ups in check. Good luck! There is no MS drug that works for everyone. I sure wish there was one. My girlfriend started out on Avonex and then switched to Copaxone. I started out on Copaxone and then switched to LDN. Low Dose Naltrxone works for me and she is doing better on Copaxone. I do hope you find something that keeps your flare-ups in check. Good luck!

]]> By: Marilyn http://managing-multiple-sclerosis.com/multiple-sclerosis-general/how-do-you-know-which-multiple-sclerosis-med-is-the-best#comment-1073 Marilyn Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:31:08 +0000 http://managing-multiple-sclerosis.com/multiple-sclerosis-general/how-do-you-know-which-multiple-sclerosis-med-is-the-best#comment-1073 My daughter has had MS for 10 years and has Relapsing MS with no interruption of symptoms, she swears by Avonex even though it makes her sick weekly. She is still on her feet and walking. She says if you would like to contact her, you may by email. Let me know through this board. She believes sticking with this has kept her lesions on her brain increasing. My daughter has had MS for 10 years and has Relapsing MS with no interruption of symptoms, she swears by Avonex even though it makes her sick weekly. She is still on her feet and walking. She says if you would like to contact her, you may by email. Let me know through this board. She believes sticking with this has kept her lesions on her brain increasing.

]]> By: harabiclinic http://managing-multiple-sclerosis.com/multiple-sclerosis-general/how-do-you-know-which-multiple-sclerosis-med-is-the-best#comment-1074 harabiclinic Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:31:08 +0000 http://managing-multiple-sclerosis.com/multiple-sclerosis-general/how-do-you-know-which-multiple-sclerosis-med-is-the-best#comment-1074 You may be treated with herbal mediciation. In the view of east asian medicine, it is a sort of humidity coming from the liver. The concept of humidity is too difficult to explain so to skip here. You may be treated with herbal mediciation. In the view of east asian medicine, it is a sort of humidity coming from the liver. The concept of humidity is too difficult to explain so to skip here.

]]> By: r j http://managing-multiple-sclerosis.com/multiple-sclerosis-general/how-do-you-know-which-multiple-sclerosis-med-is-the-best#comment-1075 r j Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:31:08 +0000 http://managing-multiple-sclerosis.com/multiple-sclerosis-general/how-do-you-know-which-multiple-sclerosis-med-is-the-best#comment-1075 I don't thing there is one best drug..it is really very individual. My best suggestion is research and see which one suits your needs and lifestyle.They all have their own advantages and disadvantages. In my case, I chose Betaseron. I picked it because I didn't like the idea if the IM needle and the flu-like symptoms with the Avonex I liked the fact that Copaxone had few side affects and loved the idea of the tiny needle, but didn't want to take daily injections. Rebif wasn't available in the US 9 years ago.. So Betaseron was it ! and I have never regretted it ! I haven't had any attacks or any progression since I started on it ! Good luck with your research and hope you find the best med for you ! I don't thing there is one best drug..it is really very individual.
My best suggestion is research and see which one suits your needs and lifestyle.They all have their own advantages and disadvantages.
In my case, I chose Betaseron.
I picked it because I didn't like the idea if the IM needle and the flu-like symptoms with the Avonex
I liked the fact that Copaxone had few side affects and loved the idea of the tiny needle, but didn't want to take daily injections.
Rebif wasn't available in the US 9 years ago..
So Betaseron was it ! and I have never regretted it ! I haven't had any attacks or any progression since I started on it !
Good luck with your research and hope you find the best med for you !

]]> By: sherrywalton22 http://managing-multiple-sclerosis.com/multiple-sclerosis-general/how-do-you-know-which-multiple-sclerosis-med-is-the-best#comment-1076 sherrywalton22 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:31:08 +0000 http://managing-multiple-sclerosis.com/multiple-sclerosis-general/how-do-you-know-which-multiple-sclerosis-med-is-the-best#comment-1076 LDN...sounds almost like a cure...you can get it without script at river pharmacy...canada they have webpage https://www.riverpharmacy.com/ LDN…sounds almost like a cure…you can get it without script at river pharmacy…canada they have webpage https://www.riverpharmacy.com/

]]> By: Punky http://managing-multiple-sclerosis.com/multiple-sclerosis-general/how-do-you-know-which-multiple-sclerosis-med-is-the-best#comment-1077 Punky Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:31:08 +0000 http://managing-multiple-sclerosis.com/multiple-sclerosis-general/how-do-you-know-which-multiple-sclerosis-med-is-the-best#comment-1077 I was on Betaseron for about 5 years. I really was tired of all of the negative side effects every other day. So 2 years ago I switched to Tysabri. Absolutely no side effects and it has pretty much stopped my progression. Some people have miraculous results and then some don't. Go onto u-tube and watch some of the videos on Tysabri. Many put there videos up so you can see how much it has changed lives. I was on Betaseron for about 5 years. I really was tired of all of the negative side effects every other day. So 2 years ago I switched to Tysabri. Absolutely no side effects and it has pretty much stopped my progression. Some people have miraculous results and then some don't. Go onto u-tube and watch some of the videos on Tysabri. Many put there videos up so you can see how much it has changed lives.

]]> By: "weee..." http://managing-multiple-sclerosis.com/multiple-sclerosis-general/how-do-you-know-which-multiple-sclerosis-med-is-the-best#comment-1078 "weee..." Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:31:08 +0000 http://managing-multiple-sclerosis.com/multiple-sclerosis-general/how-do-you-know-which-multiple-sclerosis-med-is-the-best#comment-1078 I am on Avonex. Actually I had this conversation with my neurologist. Um I think he said Rebif was twice the dose of Avonex. Copaxon was for people that couldnt have Avonex because of whatever reason, particularly if it makes you depressed. And Tysabri is for people who cannot take any of the above. However, you cannot at all, under no circumstance mix Avonex and Tysabri..Brain infection or death can occur. Also, if you plan on changing M.S. medication, ESPECIALLY if you have been having flare ups, do not just switch from Avonex to Copaxon per say. You can actually take Avonex and Copaxon at the same time. The reason you should do this is that it takes a YEAR for you to get the full affect of the medication. So you getting off of Avonex and beginning Copaxon is suidcide. Take it from me. My Doctor is a very good doctor who specializes in M.S. and Parkinson and is a neurology professor at the University of Miami. He told me this. BEST of Luck. Also be very careful with "natural remedies". Yes they may be cheaper, and no you may not need health insurance. BUT they are still medications, and they still have side effects. Keep in mind, if you may one day find yourself without health insurance. Multiple Sclerosis automatically qualifies you for disability even though you may not have a disability. There are many options out there, never give up. I am on Avonex. Actually I had this conversation with my neurologist. Um I think he said Rebif was twice the dose of Avonex. Copaxon was for people that couldnt have Avonex because of whatever reason, particularly if it makes you depressed. And Tysabri is for people who cannot take any of the above. However, you cannot at all, under no circumstance mix Avonex and Tysabri..Brain infection or death can occur.

Also, if you plan on changing M.S. medication, ESPECIALLY if you have been having flare ups, do not just switch from Avonex to Copaxon per say. You can actually take Avonex and Copaxon at the same time. The reason you should do this is that it takes a YEAR for you to get the full affect of the medication. So you getting off of Avonex and beginning Copaxon is suidcide.

Take it from me. My Doctor is a very good doctor who specializes in M.S. and Parkinson and is a neurology professor at the University of Miami. He told me this.

BEST of Luck.

Also be very careful with "natural remedies". Yes they may be cheaper, and no you may not need health insurance. BUT they are still medications, and they still have side effects.

Keep in mind, if you may one day find yourself without health insurance. Multiple Sclerosis automatically qualifies you for disability even though you may not have a disability. There are many options out there, never give up.

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