amishomeAlso, I will soon recieve my 47th infusion and have noticed depression is progressively getting worse-anyone notice that,after taking Tysabri for an extended time?
Wondering if others have noticed weight gain on Tysabri with no other changes in diet?
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- 11 Dec 2009 by amishome
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- tysabri, depression, multiple sclerosis, obesity, weight
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lynnette1019 Dec 2009
I have not taken tyrsabri myself but I do know that some medications will cause a significant amount of weight gain without any change in diet. I have had that happen to me before. I know that's not good for helping a persons depression either. Hang in there and remember you are not alone. I hope this helps. Good luck.
SandyOlson17 Mar 2010
Yes I have! I have been on Tysabri since June 09 and have been slowly gaining weight. I am up to 30 pounds gained now (in 9 months). At first I just thought that maybe I was finally feeling better and therefore eating more food, but now I am thinking that it is from the Tysabri. I have been really watching what I ate since January and have still gained 3 pounds. I would love to hear if others have noticed this too.
Jlterminiello
1 Jun 2011
Yes! I have been on this for 14 months and have gained almost 25lbs.
Jlterminiello
15 Jun 2011
Another issue I am having is with my skin. It is very sensitive and itchy... It is also prone to infections, due to the immuno-suppression. It is not and allergy, per say, but it is a residual effect from the medication.
15 Jun 2011
I noticed weight gain since starting Tysabri. No other changes in diet, but I'm not in any pain, so I guess I can't complain. I've been on Tysabri since it first came on the market. I cannot remember how many infusions I've had. Don't have any depression... hope your feeling better..
You can write to me if you'd like to.
annieissa
20 Oct 2011
I just had my 6th infusion. Have been the same weight for 30 years 107 lbs haven't changed diet and gained 12 lbs. Dont fit into any jeans its all in my stomach so I look preggers. Constipation/diareah and depression/fatigue. My symptoms were mild when I started Tysabri so not sure if its worth all this!
annieissa
20 Oct 2011
I just had my 6th infusion. Have been the same weight for 30 years 107 lbs haven't changed diet and gained 12 lbs. Dont fit into any jeans its all in my stomach so I look preggers. Constipation/diareah and depression/fatigue. My symptoms were mild when I started Tysabri so not sure if its worth all this!
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