I have to choose between these 2 drugs in a wk or so. So was wondering what people's personal experiences are with these drugs please? Reactions you've had, why you chose the drug etc.
Learn more about the drug treatment mentioned aboveCouldn't do Tysabri since I tested JCV positive. Tecfedira stopped mobility in my legs. These Meds work differently on everybody. I've heard positive things about Rituximab.
I was on Tysabri for about 2 years and was coping well. I was then was found to have the JC virus. I was advised to 'jump off' so I did.
After much deliberation, I made my choice with the decision to keep hitting with full force, I didn't want to slide backwards....
I had my first Lemtrada infusion 'round' in April 2015 then a second 'cycle' in April 2016.
So far so good, but that is only my experience.
My daughter tried a few other medications with no luck. She had a second round of Lemtrada and just had a MRI done with no new or active lesions. Everything is very good. Thyroid went off alittle but no other side effects and don't have to take medications. First year took 5 days of treatment and second year took three days
I used Tysabri during Oct 2009 thru Feb 2014 and had zero, nada side effects; and it kept my MS symptoms stable with new lesions on brain. My neurologist took me off tysabri (via infusion) to try oral drug Tecfidera, which I used for 1.5 years with no problems and no side effects. Then starting Dec2015 until now I get infusion of Rituxan. RonGenser near Pittsburgh, PA
I did tysabri for 2 years. Loved it. Never felt better and had no side effects at all. In fact some of my lesions actually shrunk.