tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010368813638032407.post6391552855239650294..comments2023-10-08T06:22:08.767-04:00Comments on MS Views and News: New drug (frampridine) to tackle MS mobility disordersStuart http://www.blogger.com/profile/14853421273383452873noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8010368813638032407.post-8400352523308756842008-06-12T16:34:00.000-04:002008-06-12T16:34:00.000-04:00From what I understand, because Fampridine can be ...From what I understand, because Fampridine can be used in conjunction with other therapies (the ABCRs & Tysabri), the MS patient does not have to switch therapies, but only consider Fampridine as an "add-on" therapy to assist them with their walking, if they are still ambulatory.<BR/><BR/>Fampridine does not alter the immune system, so it is apparently safe as an "add-on" therapy for the patient, plus it's a pill, yaaay!<BR/><BR/>I think this is wonderful news for the appropriate MS community.<BR/><BR/>Jmho, Lauren :)Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18373904711547103825noreply@blogger.com