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Subject: Re: Switch from Beta-Inteferon to Novantron

Author:
Maryann

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Date Posted: 16:22:20 03/02/06 Thu
In reply to: Susie 's message, "Switch from Beta-Inteferon to Novantron" on 07:14:48 09/28/04 Tue

>My neurologist suggested to either increase the dose
>of Rebif (a Beta-Interferon drug), start a with
>Novatron or participate at a pilotstudy for a new
>drug. I am thankful for any kind of information, e.g.
>at what time you started with this drug, whether or
>not you continued with you original treatment, for how
>long you took Novatron and what effects you
>experiencened in particular. I am currently 26, was
>diagnosed 7 years ago and despite having taken Rebif
>for the last 4 years my symptoms have occured ever
>more often, if not to say during the last year one
>problem occurred after the other. Thus far all of my
>symptoms have faded again over time or after treatment
>with Cortison yet my doctor is not satisfied with my
>current condition, and nor am I.
>Thank you very much for any information.
>Best, Susie

Susie:

I am 46 years and have been using Avonex since 1999. It has kept be stable until this last year. Three attacks in6 months. I had my first infusion October, second in January and my third the end of this month. The novatrone has settled me down and I believe it is what was required. It is a day-by-day thing - as MS is.

I can't seem to find whether or not one remains on their interferon drugs whie doing the Chemo. It appears to be a trial and error kind of decision but it woulod be interesting to know. I am currently off my Avonex. If you have any insight on this, let me know.

Maryann

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Re: Switch from Beta-Inteferon to Novantron	Maryann	16:23:26 03/02/06 Thu