Comments on: Polyomavirus JC, multiple sclerosis, Tysabri, and an anti-malaria drug http://www.virology.ws/2009/03/26/polyomavirus-jc-multiple-sclerosis-tysabri-and-an-anti-malaria-drug/ About viruses and viral disease Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:38:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: profvrr http://www.virology.ws/2009/03/26/polyomavirus-jc-multiple-sclerosis-tysabri-and-an-anti-malaria-drug/comment-page-1/#comment-30164 profvrr Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:50:00 +0000 http://www.virology.ws/?p=980#comment-30164 You might want to contact Dr. Igor Koralnik, who works on this condition: https://research.bidmc.harvard.edu/research/ResearchPIInfo.ASP?Submit=Display&PersonID=364 You might want to contact Dr. Igor Koralnik, who works on this condition: https://research.bidmc.harvard.edu/research/ResearchPIInfo.ASP?Submit=Display&PersonID=364

]]> By: Jeffre_paulson http://www.virology.ws/2009/03/26/polyomavirus-jc-multiple-sclerosis-tysabri-and-an-anti-malaria-drug/comment-page-1/#comment-30163 Jeffre_paulson Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:47:00 +0000 http://www.virology.ws/?p=980#comment-30163 My wife had been taking the Tysabri for 2-1/2 years and was doing relatively well.  4 months ago they took blood to test for the JC Virus.  We found out last night she tested positive for the virus and 1 in 1,000 can die or become brain dead.  It is frustrating because when she was on the treatments through May in AZ, with assitance, it cost $16,500 a month.  No one should worry about chosing between their home and their health.  No that she has tested positive for the JCV, has anyone heard of any new developments or options? My wife had been taking the Tysabri for 2-1/2 years and was doing relatively well.  4 months ago they took blood to test for the JC Virus.  We found out last night she tested positive for the virus and 1 in 1,000 can die or become brain dead.  It is frustrating because when she was on the treatments through May in AZ, with assitance, it cost $16,500 a month.  No one should worry about chosing between their home and their health.  No that she has tested positive for the JCV, has anyone heard of any new developments or options?

]]> By: Sharonincancun http://www.virology.ws/2009/03/26/polyomavirus-jc-multiple-sclerosis-tysabri-and-an-anti-malaria-drug/comment-page-1/#comment-29961 Sharonincancun Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:04:00 +0000 http://www.virology.ws/?p=980#comment-29961 I am also just waiting for my blood tests to come back to find out if I have the PML virus.  I have been taking Betaferon for the last year and a half and am still having a lot of difficulties with the injections (I do not have a great deal of subcutaneous tissue).  I am erally hoping that I am able to switch to Tsabri as I have heard a lot of positive things.  A year ago - I was told I had no other options and this year I have the choice of a pill or intravenous.  Very exciting news for MS patients:) I am also just waiting for my blood tests to come back to find out if I have the PML virus.  I have been taking Betaferon for the last year and a half and am still having a lot of difficulties with the injections (I do not have a great deal of subcutaneous tissue).  I am erally hoping that I am able to switch to Tsabri as I have heard a lot of positive things.  A year ago – I was told I had no other options and this year I have the choice of a pill or intravenous.  Very exciting news for MS patients:)

]]> By: Flaquitavelez http://www.virology.ws/2009/03/26/polyomavirus-jc-multiple-sclerosis-tysabri-and-an-anti-malaria-drug/comment-page-1/#comment-28645 Flaquitavelez Tue, 13 Sep 2011 21:37:00 +0000 http://www.virology.ws/?p=980#comment-28645 My mother has been using this treatment for almost four years now and it makes me very sad that because she has suddenly (in the last 6 months) gotten progressively worse now the are telling us about this blood test. My mother has been using this treatment for almost four years now and it makes me very sad that because she has suddenly (in the last 6 months) gotten progressively worse now the are telling us about this blood test.

]]> By: Robin http://www.virology.ws/2009/03/26/polyomavirus-jc-multiple-sclerosis-tysabri-and-an-anti-malaria-drug/comment-page-1/#comment-21751 Robin Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:19:00 +0000 http://www.virology.ws/?p=980#comment-21751 I have M.S. and I understand that the people taking this medication are not getting worse and holding their own. My doctor at UC Davis, gave me a blood test yesterday to see if I have the PML virus and if I do then I cannot take this medication. I am hoping for the best because to take one shot monthly sounds a lot better then daily. I have M.S. and I understand that the people taking this medication are not getting worse and holding their own. My doctor at UC Davis, gave me a blood test yesterday to see if I have the PML virus and if I do then I cannot take this medication. I am hoping for the best because to take one shot monthly sounds a lot better then daily.

]]> By: Robin http://www.virology.ws/2009/03/26/polyomavirus-jc-multiple-sclerosis-tysabri-and-an-anti-malaria-drug/comment-page-1/#comment-21227 Robin Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:19:00 +0000 http://www.virology.ws/?p=980#comment-21227 I have M.S. and I understand that the people taking this medication are not getting worse and holding their own. My doctor at UC Davis, gave me a blood test yesterday to see if I have the PML virus and if I do then I cannot take this medication. I am hoping for the best because to take one shot monthly sounds a lot better then daily. I have M.S. and I understand that the people taking this medication are not getting worse and holding their own. My doctor at UC Davis, gave me a blood test yesterday to see if I have the PML virus and if I do then I cannot take this medication. I am hoping for the best because to take one shot monthly sounds a lot better then daily.

]]> By: Czes Kulvis http://www.virology.ws/2009/03/26/polyomavirus-jc-multiple-sclerosis-tysabri-and-an-anti-malaria-drug/comment-page-1/#comment-20967 Czes Kulvis Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:00:46 +0000 http://www.virology.ws/?p=980#comment-20967 Being a MS sufferer, I am actively seeking ways to ease MS symptoms etc.<br><br>Unfortunately, I am not sure if immuno-supression is a way to heal a body. <br><br>Obviously, we all MUST strong and vibrant immune system.<br><br>Problem is - I don't know if I am right. Being a MS sufferer, I am actively seeking ways to ease MS symptoms etc.

Unfortunately, I am not sure if immuno-supression is a way to heal a body.

Obviously, we all MUST strong and vibrant immune system.

Problem is – I don't know if I am right.

]]> By: DrugLord http://www.virology.ws/2009/03/26/polyomavirus-jc-multiple-sclerosis-tysabri-and-an-anti-malaria-drug/comment-page-1/#comment-17761 DrugLord Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:52:42 +0000 http://www.virology.ws/?p=980#comment-17761 This is the best news I heard lately, coming from the medical reserach field. I am surprised to see that doctors have discovered something major and useful in this field. The world is still waiting for the cancer cure and of course for the AIDS cure which is said to be quite close to actually being released. <br>___________________________________<br><a rel="follow" href="http://www.treatment-centers.net/" rel="nofollow">Drug Treatments</a> This is the best news I heard lately, coming from the medical reserach field. I am surprised to see that doctors have discovered something major and useful in this field. The world is still waiting for the cancer cure and of course for the AIDS cure which is said to be quite close to actually being released.
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]]> By: Craigslist Proxy http://www.virology.ws/2009/03/26/polyomavirus-jc-multiple-sclerosis-tysabri-and-an-anti-malaria-drug/comment-page-1/#comment-17647 Craigslist Proxy Sat, 30 May 2009 08:21:34 +0000 http://www.virology.ws/?p=980#comment-17647 Some good points raised in that post. Will be back to check for more. Some good points raised in that post. Will be back to check for more.

]]> By: TWiV 26: Poxviruses http://www.virology.ws/2009/03/26/polyomavirus-jc-multiple-sclerosis-tysabri-and-an-anti-malaria-drug/comment-page-1/#comment-443 TWiV 26: Poxviruses Sun, 29 Mar 2009 02:07:36 +0000 http://www.virology.ws/?p=980#comment-443 [...] virus, Tysabri, PML, and mefloquine at virology blog Seroepidemiology of polyomaviruses in human Next season’s influenza virus vaccines and how [...] [...] virus, Tysabri, PML, and mefloquine at virology blog Seroepidemiology of polyomaviruses in human Next season’s influenza virus vaccines and how [...]

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