I think the drug is called Ampyra. . At least that is the one I am taking. It really varies as to your physical reactions to Ampyra. In my case I was staggering around slowly with my rolling walker no matter when and within like three hours I was slowly walking around my house without a cane or walker. My Neuro said at an appt the next morning that my improvements were a best case scenario. For me, it really does a lot. . I began to understand why it is called the Walking Drug. It does not help with hear, cold or noise sensitivity, by my mobility improved three fold or more. . As long as I remember to take it. . And I have an alarm set so I don't forget, my mobility can only get better. For me, there are no side effects.

I took Ampyra when it was first approved by the FDA in US for years. I didn't really notice a big change in my mobility until I stopped it on my own. Slowly, I began to notice that my balance issues were returning, and I tripped more easily (drop foot). I have recently begun to use it again, mainly because I am less clumsy and fall less when I take it, but also because I have read of many anecdotal instances where it has shown to decrease heat intolerance, which is a huge issue for me.

I have been on Ampya for3 months now. Stopped taking because my hands started shaking / my speech and word were awful. Like wordfind. Yes I did have to pay 2002. per month. Any financial help go by your income.

I've been taking it since it came out,not only has my functions improved,but I'm not as sensitive to the heat!! I can now spend all day outside, we even went to the beach!!

@A MyMSTeam Member Here in Canada it costs $700.00 Still waiting on our insurance company to see if they will cover it. But here in Canada Famprya is under a program so they said not to worry cuz there are other routes for coverage if our will not

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