I was taking Avonex for MS. I took it for 6 months and had 4 heart attacks within that period. Biogen confirmed it was a side effect and advised that I discontinue, which I did.
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- Cara
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 2 stars
- Sensation: Moderate
- Overall: Moderate
- Cognition: moderate
- Vision: moderate
- Speech: mild
- Swallowing: moderate
- Upper limb: moderate
- Walking: moderate
- I am: n
I have:MSCara lost a star Sep 23, 2012

2 stars
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- Cara
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 2 stars
- Sensation: Moderate
- Overall: Moderate
- Cognition: moderate
- Vision: moderate
- Speech: mild
- Swallowing: moderate
- Upper limb: moderate
- Walking: moderate
- I am: n
I have:MSCara completed the MSRS survey for Sep 1, 2012 Sep 01, 2012MSRS: 60
- Cognition
- Vision
- Speech
- Swallowing
- Upper Limb
- Walking
- Sensation
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- Cara
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 2 stars
- Sensation: Moderate
- Overall: Moderate
- Cognition: moderate
- Vision: moderate
- Speech: mild
- Swallowing: moderate
- Upper limb: moderate
- Walking: moderate
- I am: n
I have:MSLevaquin Treatment Evaluation
- Perceived effectiveness for UTI (Urinary Tract Infection):
- Side Effects:
- Adherence:
- Burden:
Cara added a treatment evaluation for Levaquin Sep 01, 2012- Advice & Tips
- I have recurring Urinary Tract Infections every few months. I receive a 10 day dosage and within 5 days all symptoms are gone. I always take the full duration to completely kick the UTI.
- Cost
- < $25 monthly
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- Cara
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 2 stars
- Sensation: Moderate
- Overall: Moderate
- Cognition: moderate
- Vision: moderate
- Speech: mild
- Swallowing: moderate
- Upper limb: moderate
- Walking: moderate
- I am: n
I have:MSVicodin Treatment Evaluation
- Perceived effectiveness for Pain:
- Side Effects:
- Adherence:
- Burden:
Cara added a treatment evaluation for Vicodin from Oct 1, 2011 Sep 01, 2012- Advice & Tips
- Had to switch to Norco - 325 mg. (acetaminophen) / 10 mg. (hydrocodone). The Vicodin has 750 mgs. (acetaminophen) / 7.5 (hydrocodone). Too much acetaminophen/tylenol content is horrible for your liver.
- Cost
- < $25 monthly
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- Cara
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 2 stars
- Sensation: Moderate
- Overall: Moderate
- Cognition: moderate
- Vision: moderate
- Speech: mild
- Swallowing: moderate
- Upper limb: moderate
- Walking: moderate
- I am: n
I have:MSCara added a new Blood Pressure value for Sep 1, 2012 Sep 01, 2012Blood Pressure
- Systolic
- 112 mmHg
- Diastolic
- 80 mmHg
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- Cara
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 2 stars
- Sensation: Moderate
- Overall: Moderate
- Cognition: moderate
- Vision: moderate
- Speech: mild
- Swallowing: moderate
- Upper limb: moderate
- Walking: moderate
- I am: n
I have:MSCara updated the treatment Levaquin Sep 01, 2012Levaquin
- Started: Aug 28, 2012
- Current Dosage: 500 mg daily
- Purpose: UTI
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Added
- Started: Aug 28, 2012
- Dosage: 500 mg daily
- Purpose: UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)
- Aug 28, 2012
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Evaluated
- View Evaluation
- Sep 01, 2012
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- Cara
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 2 stars
- Sensation: Moderate
- Overall: Moderate
- Cognition: moderate
- Vision: moderate
- Speech: mild
- Swallowing: moderate
- Upper limb: moderate
- Walking: moderate
- I am: n
I have:MSCara added the condition UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) Sep 01, 2012UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)
- First symptom: ?
- Diagnosis: ?
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- Cara
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 2 stars
- Sensation: Moderate
- Overall: Moderate
- Cognition: moderate
- Vision: moderate
- Speech: mild
- Swallowing: moderate
- Upper limb: moderate
- Walking: moderate
- I am: n
I have:MSCara updated her symptoms for Sep 1, 2012 Sep 01, 2012Symptom Update
- severe Acid reflux
- mild Acne breakout
- moderate Anxious mood
- moderate Balance problems
- moderate Bladder problems
- mild Blurry vision
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- Cara
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 2 stars
- Sensation: Moderate
- Overall: Moderate
- Cognition: moderate
- Vision: moderate
- Speech: mild
- Swallowing: moderate
- Upper limb: moderate
- Walking: moderate
- I am: n
I have:MSCara updated the treatment Vicodin Sep 01, 2012Vicodin
- Stopped: Oct 01, 2011
- Reason: Side effects too severe
- Started: May 30, 2009
- Last Dosage: 2050 mg daily
- Purpose: Pain
- View Latest Evaluation
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Added
- Started: May 30, 2009
- Dosage: 2 x 500 mg-5 mg daily
- Purpose: Pain
- May 30, 2009
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Changed Dosage
- Dosage: 2050 mg daily
- Jan 01, 2010
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Changed Dosage
- Dosage: 2050 mg daily
- Jan 01, 2010
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Stopped
- Date: Oct 01, 2011
- Reason: Side effects too severe
- Oct 01, 2011
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Evaluated
- View Evaluation
- Oct 01, 2011
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- Cara
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 2 stars
- Sensation: Moderate
- Overall: Moderate
- Cognition: moderate
- Vision: moderate
- Speech: mild
- Swallowing: moderate
- Upper limb: moderate
- Walking: moderate
- I am: n
I have:MSCara added the condition Liver Impairment Sep 01, 2012Liver Impairment
- First symptom: ?
- Diagnosis: ?
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- Cara
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 2 stars
- Sensation: Moderate
- Overall: Moderate
- Cognition: moderate
- Vision: moderate
- Speech: mild
- Swallowing: moderate
- Upper limb: moderate
- Walking: moderate
- I am: n
I have:MSCara earned a star! Sep 01, 2012

3 stars
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- Cara
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 2 stars
- Sensation: Moderate
- Overall: Moderate
- Cognition: moderate
- Vision: moderate
- Speech: mild
- Swallowing: moderate
- Upper limb: moderate
- Walking: moderate
- I am: n
I have:MSCara updated the condition Heart Attack Jun 25, 2012Heart Attack
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- Cara
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 2 stars
- Sensation: Moderate
- Overall: Moderate
- Cognition: moderate
- Vision: moderate
- Speech: mild
- Swallowing: moderate
- Upper limb: moderate
- Walking: moderate
- I am: n
I have:MSCara updated her weight for Jun 25, 2012 Jun 25, 2012140 lb BMI: 24.0
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- Cara
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 2 stars
- Sensation: Moderate
- Overall: Moderate
- Cognition: moderate
- Vision: moderate
- Speech: mild
- Swallowing: moderate
- Upper limb: moderate
- Walking: moderate
- I am: n
I have:MSCara completed the PFRS survey for Jun 25, 2012 Jun 25, 2012PFRS: 37
- All Fatigue
- Most Sleep
- Most Stiffness
- Some Pain
- Low External Stress
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- Cara
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 2 stars
- Sensation: Moderate
- Overall: Moderate
- Cognition: moderate
- Vision: moderate
- Speech: mild
- Swallowing: moderate
- Upper limb: moderate
- Walking: moderate
- I am: n
I have:MSCara added a severe relapse on Feb 13, 2012 until Jun 1, 2012 Jun 25, 2012Relapse
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- Cara
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 2 stars
- Sensation: Moderate
- Overall: Moderate
- Cognition: moderate
- Vision: moderate
- Speech: mild
- Swallowing: moderate
- Upper limb: moderate
- Walking: moderate
- I am: n
I have:MSCara completed the MSRS survey for Feb 13, 2012 Jun 25, 2012MSRS: 82
- Cognition
- Vision
- Speech
- Swallowing
- Upper Limb
- Walking
- Sensation
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- Cara
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 2 stars
- Sensation: Moderate
- Overall: Moderate
- Cognition: moderate
- Vision: moderate
- Speech: mild
- Swallowing: moderate
- Upper limb: moderate
- Walking: moderate
- I am: n
I have:MSCara updated her basic information Jun 25, 2012Basic Information
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- Cara
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 2 stars
- Sensation: Moderate
- Overall: Moderate
- Cognition: moderate
- Vision: moderate
- Speech: mild
- Swallowing: moderate
- Upper limb: moderate
- Walking: moderate
- I am: n
I have:MSCara added an InstantMe for Jun 25, 2012 Jun 25, 2012 7:06PMNeutral
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- Cara
- Sex: F
- Data Quality: 2 stars
- Sensation: Moderate
- Overall: Moderate
- Cognition: moderate
- Vision: moderate
- Speech: mild
- Swallowing: moderate
- Upper limb: moderate
- Walking: moderate
- I am: n
I have:MSCara added a hospitalization for Frequent fainting, Dizziness and feeling faint, Indigestion, and Duodenal Ulcer Jun 25, 2012Hospitalization for Frequent fainting, Dizziness and feeling faint, Indigestion, and Duodenal Ulcer
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Admitted:
May 10, 2012
- Discharged: May 15, 2012
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