RE: [TMIC] meds

2010-05-05 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
Hi Tobe - I have been on Ampyra for 5 days. I saw improvement after 2 days (unless it's just wishful) I can walk faster (with walker, of course), and can lift my good leg higher. my neuro says it will take 2 weeks to kick in fully. BERNARD BUTCHER Long Island

[TMIC] New Jersey support group meeting

2010-05-05 Thread Robert Pall
This is a final notice regarding the NJ support group meeting being held in Rahway on May 16th (Sunday) between 1-4. All are invited!. Please contact me for further info. If you are interested in attending. I expect a minimum of 20 people! Rob in New Jersey

[TMIC] Ampyra

2010-05-05 Thread Robert Pall
Just looked into the drug and it is almost the same as 4-Aminopyridine which I was on for years. This drug seems to be more time released and unlike 4-Aminopyridine does not appear to be a compound drug. I am seeing my neuro next week and will look into it. I replaced 4-Amonopyridine with Cymbalta

RE: [TMIC] meds

2010-05-05 Thread Butcher, Bernie (SFS)
Hi Rob - yes - my voice has gotten raspy, like it did when I was taking IV steroids, some sleeplessness, some flushing So far, I'd say the benefits outweigh the side effects I'm ready to attempt climbing stairs BERNARD BUTCHER Honeywell Engineering 516-577-5868