My Tysabri Diary...15th Tysabri infusion report I just woke up from a long nap. I am happy to report that I still have no side effects or infusion site reactions. Even with the cold, rainy, dreary day out here, I was happy to have been headed off for my 15th infusion only a few miles away, rather than fight the rush-hour traffic in the rain going 53 miles one way like I used to have to do. Wooohooo!

The funny thing was, most of the infusion patients (not Tysabri patients of course-ha ha) were canceling and reschedule their appointments due to the rain.

My infusion nurse is so wonderful, she got me on the first stick. Even one of my favorite infusion nurses was there (she had just returned from her vacation) and had pictures galore to share with me which helped pass the time, and before I knew it, it was time for me to leave!

An update on the young girl that was receiving Tysabri and was so disheartened after receiving only one or two (I believe) infusions. My nurse spoke to her mother after I had been there last month and conveyed my message to her. I am even more happy to report that I was advised today that this young girl has perked up quite a bit, and has hope once again... she is even starting to see some minor improvements in her balance and slurred speech. My nurse also stressed to her mother that as I explained to her last time, if Tysabri is able to slow down the disease process and prevent further relapses, then it is doing the job for her daughter. What a wonderful early Christmas present it must be not only for the young patient, but for her family as well.

Ray just now returned with mudslides and pizza, so I'm off now for a late dinner.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone, take care now.

Love, Lauren :)
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