Yes finally research backs up NOT waiting for second attack

[supermum_ms]

Hey Guys and Dolls

Research about to be puplished, gives clear indication that treating first attack (probable MSers) with DMD's is the better patient out come, than waiting for a second attack and therefore the patients becomes CDMS and dx, before providing DMD treatment.

[Clear-Cut Dose Response

There was also a "very clear-cut" dose response, noted Dr. Freedman. "The MRI data shows that the 3 times weekly dose is significantly better than the once weekly dose, and it was statistically significant and stayed statistically significant even out to 3 years."

The study results prompt the question of whether clinicians should ever wait to initiate treatment if MS is suspected. "The argument has been that these patients only had a first event, that we have to wait for a second event to make sure they really have MS," said Dr. Freedman.

Such a "wait and see" approach would not be used for other patients, he said. "If a patient had a stroke or a transient ischemic attack, would you wait for them to come back with a second one before you offered them something to protect them? That doesn't make any sense."

He added that a second event in MS "can be devastating."

Cost of the treatment could be a factor in the treatment decision, he said. "If this was a little aspirin, nobody would question it."]

If your in the probable MS or CIS catagory or your neuro is holding back DMD's until your next attack, this might be worth reading, printing and handing to your neuro for consideration.

The full article is on medscape you need to join but its free and its well worth being a member because you get to read exactly what your dr's do and you get read all the latest research coming out.

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/762405?sssdmh=dm1.777663&src=nldne

Cheers........JJ

[supermum_ms]

I dont know the answer to that one, its been at least a couple of years since i've seen anyone post about mixing their own med, can't think of the title but it might of had 'compound' in it, sorry I'm just not sure but someone should know and get back to you.  

Cheers......JJ

[maxthecat43]

I am starting the type of Avonex that you have to mix this week, because I seem to be allergic to the preservative in the prefilled.  I am told it's the same preservative that's in Rebif.  According to the info you posted, maybe I should switch to Betaseron.  I think you have to mix that one too.  

Does anyone know for certain?

Tammy