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Tauranga, NZ

I've just had test results come back to say i any now jc virus positive. My ms nurse and neurologist are keeping a strict watch on me but i still feel a bit uneasy!! 😮

November 4, 2017
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A MyMSTeam Member

When i was on tysabri i know my neutologist told me the JC is a number thing. He never said what my number was but they did keep track through bloodwork. I did tysabri for the 2 year period and i know that my white blood count was in the tank after the two year period. Im now on tecfedera and my white blood count came up. I wouldnt worry to much about it. They keep a good eye on it. That being said, i loved tysabri. I never felt better. My lesions actually shrank while i was on it. I wish i could have stayed on it. So chill and dont worry about it. You will be fine.

November 5, 2017
A MyMSTeam Member

@A MyMSTeam Member i have been on tecfidera now for 6 months amid have found it has been better than i thought!! A pill morning and night and a few hot flushes.... but nothing i can't live with. The neuroligist is really happy with the results so far. I was nervous changing my meds but I'm more than happy with this new one. Hope this helps! 😁

July 25, 2018
A MyMSTeam Member

@A MyMSTeam Member
How long have you been on the Tecfidera? My doctor is telling me to switch from Copaxone to Tecfidera but also told me I'm JC+...I'm a bit uneasy about anything increasing my chances of having worse issues. Appreciate any feedback you can give me.

July 17, 2018
A MyMSTeam Member

Thank you I'm now on tecfidera and apart from digestive issues I'm doing pretty good. Yes i found my lesions on tysabri faded or disappeared too!!!!

March 26, 2018

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