IV Treatment Options
If you didn't know, there's no cure for Multiple Sclerosis and most of the treatments on a trial bases or a part of ongoing research, which really is still part of a trial. There are MS clinics, hospitals and specialist throughout the United States and around the world. In my little part of Alabama we are blessed with a wonderful MS Specialist. Dr. Christopher LaGanke at North Central Neurology Associates located in Cullman, Alabama. I am fortunate to have him overseeing my care and treatments. We, as his patients are lucky because he has an infusion center located on site.
The Infusion Center at North Central Neurology offers top-notch care by providing the following infusion therapies:
- Tysabri https://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/tysabri-therapy-multiple-sclerosis
- Lemtrada https://www.lemtrada.com/about/lemtrada-at-a-glance
- Ocrevus https://multiplesclerosisnewstoday.com/ocrevus-ocrelizumab-primary-progressive-relapsing-multiple-sclerosis/
The Tysabri infusion is my first IV Disease-Modifying Therapy, which I started May 31, 2019. Before starting this treatment I had blood test for John Cunningham JC Virus. It was present but I was consider a negative level at 0.21 % Positive levels start at 0.7% and is closely monitored for any change. I was rechecked on November 14, 2019 and my new level was 0.28%. It was a small increase but nonetheless it did increase which makes me a little nervous.
I am attaching a link from WebMD.com with more information about the John Cunningham Virus which can cause PML in patients taking Tysabri. The JC Virus can bring on a serious brain infection called progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, PML.
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