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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 20% 2
Moderate 30% 3
Slight 10% 1
None 10% 1
Can't tell 30% 3

Adherence

In general, do you take this treatment as prescribed?

Always 96% 23
Usually 0% 0
Sometimes 0% 0
Never 4% 1

Burden

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

Major 25% 6
Moderate 21% 5
Slight 33% 8
None 21% 5

Side-effects

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

Severe 25% 6
Moderate 46% 11
Mild 25% 6
None 4% 1

Specific Side Effects

Pain 42% 10
Metallic taste in mouth 38% 9
Blushing/Flushing/Overheating 33% 8
Weight gain 29% 7
uneasy feeling 25% 6
Bruiselike feeling under skin 25% 6
swelling ankles & feet 25% 6
Fatigue 21% 5
Fever 17% 4
increased blood sugar 17% 4
Headaches - Right eye/neck/head 4% 1
extreme sensitivity to light 4% 1
swelling feet 4% 1
migraine pain 4% 1
knee pain and stiffness 4% 1
  • Severe
  • Moderate
  • Mild

Cost

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

$200+ 29% 7
$100-199 0% 0
$50-99 0% 0
$25-49 4% 1
less than $25 13% 3
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