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>>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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