Natalizumab and Allergic Reaction: What Users Say

• Pat...
• January 1, 2016

For Multiple Sclerosis "I was diagnosed with RRMS in 1992 while on deployment in Africa. I returned back to the States and had an MRI done to positively identify the MS. I was discharged from the Navy in 1994. I then started Betaseron in 1995 after having repeated relapses. I stayed with that for a few years then switched to Avonex, again, stayed with that for a few years and switched to Rebif, which was okay but began finding it hard to find injection points on my body. I then switched to Copaxone for a short time, and it was determined that I was allergic to the drug. In 2008, I started Tysabri and am still on it. The infusions are not a big deal because I am self-employed. Do I feel like my old self? Can't remember what that was like, however, I still scuba dive."

• ash...
• January 12, 2014

For Multiple Sclerosis "I was diagnosed in 2010. Tried Copaxone and Avonex. They caused allergic reactions. Started Tysabri in March 2012. I haven't had any new lesions. I get tired and bad headaches after infusions. The cost is getting to be too much, even with my insurance from my employer and the assistance program from Tysabri."

• Lel...
• October 24, 2015

For Multiple Sclerosis "I was on Tysabri for 103 infusions, almost 8 1/2 years. I was diagnosed in 2002. Copaxone first with reactions, then used Rebif for 4 years. Helped a lot while it was working, then it stopped in 2006. Started Tysabri. The best MS medicine! I loved it! I am going to miss having no symptoms, side effects, or flare-ups. I just talked with the doctor going to try Gilenya in 2 months after Solumedrol. Keep"