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switching meds & increased symptoms

A MyMSTeam Member asked a question 💭
Cleveland, OH

I just switched from avonex to tysabri. My hands are getting worse! Called my dr but the nurse called me back to say the dr wants me to really give tysabri a chance. I dont think she relayed the message properly. I know it takes awhile to work but my symptoms are getting worse. I just wanted to know if that was normal in the beginning. I asked a pharmacist and she said it is normal to have some flare when switching ms drugs. Has this happened to any of you? How long did it take your body to… read more

February 25, 2015 (edited)
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A MyMSTeam Member

Thank you to everyone who responded. I know it will take awhile for it to work. I guess I'm just concerned that all of a sudden my symptoms are worse. My body is all flared up again.

@A MyMSTeam Member thanks for sharing your story. It helps me a lot. I'm so sorry it has had a negative impact on your health. I hope it gets better for you. Sending you hugs!

February 25, 2015
A MyMSTeam Member

I pray that your meds work for you

February 25, 2015
A MyMSTeam Member

Tysabri seemed to work for me, no flares anyway but after a year I tested positive for the JC virus and was taken off Tysabri as the positive test means a greater chance of coming down with PML a brain infection.

February 25, 2015
A MyMSTeam Member

Wow! I had a relaspe about 3 weeks ago and my doctor may won't me to change my medicine because the Avonex is not working for me. I am scheduled to get another MRI on next Tuesday, March 3rd.

February 25, 2015
A MyMSTeam Member

I hope TYSABRI work i will be starting it the 16 March in have been off my old medication a month im so ready

February 25, 2015

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