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Efficacy for Slow my MS progress

How much of an effect does this treatment have on: Slow my MS progress?

Major 33% 4
Moderate 17% 2
Slight 17% 2
None 8% 1
Can't tell 25% 3

Adherence

In general, do you take this treatment as prescribed?

Always 97% 32
Usually 0% 0
Sometimes 0% 0
Never 3% 1

Burden

How much of a burden is it for you to be on this treatment?

Major 15% 5
Moderate 15% 5
Slight 30% 10
None 39% 13

Side-effects

Overall, how much of a problem are the side-effects from this treatment?

Severe 21% 7
Moderate 45% 15
Mild 18% 6
None 15% 5

Specific Side Effects

Sleeplessness 36% 12
taste change 33% 11
restlessness 30% 10
Insomnia 30% 10
Anxiety 24% 8
Weight gain 21% 7
jumpy feeling 18% 6
Heart burn 18% 6
Thrush 15% 5
excessive hunger & appetite 15% 5
High Sugar 12% 4
roid affect 9% 3
affected eyes 9% 3
low heart rate 6% 2
come down 6% 2
low potassium 6% 2
Hair loss (alopecia) 6% 2
kidney damage 3% 1
Irritability 3% 1
teeth 3% 1
Racing Heart 3% 1
  • Severe
  • Moderate
  • Mild

Cost

Approximately how much do you pay out of pocket for this treatment?

$200+ 6% 2
$100-199 0% 0
$50-99 3% 1
$25-49 0% 0
less than $25 58% 19
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