Jgirl

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I am a woman with MS that has been in the Fampridine trial for over five years now. It states above that Biogen will be in competition to compete with other Pharmas because they will have the first "pill for MS". This Pill is NOT to manage the relapses, remissions and progession of the disease as the other Pharmas injectable drugs do, but rather to help the symptoms of the disease. Fampridine has improved walking speed, lessened fatigue and other symptoms for myself any many others with MS .
I just wanted to make that clear for anyone who's interested.

MS Drug Fampridine Sends Acorda Stock Way Up

whoaaaaaaaa barkingdog. You really need to take a look at the info. on the Fampridine trials, that I have been a part of for 5 years. Yes, I have MS and this drug has been a godsend for me and many others. It not only improves walking speed but most other MS symptoms as well. It is a potassium channel blocker that increases nerve signals that improve many symptoms which I and many others with MS suffer from on a daily basis.

Also, I'd like to mention what Shilpa C Nangali talked about in his comment. Fampridine is not meant to reduce the number of relapses and slow progression like the Interferons, Copaxone, Novantrone and Tysabri are designed to do. It is a drug for help with the severity of the symptoms people with MS experience. It is really wonderful to read what Mr. Nangali said. It's nice to see someone so excited for people with MS. It makes my day. Thanks:)

I just wanted to add my 2 cents here..
Veronica