My name is Martha Rogers I am 54 years old married 23 years and mother to two girls. I was diagnosed with MS on February 2, 2004.

I started on Avonex within two weeks of diagnosis. I was diagnosed after an attack of optic neurosis which the eye doctor thought could be a brain tumor. After a MRI the true diagnosis of MS was discovered.

I heard of a new drug coming out at the time called Antigren. After a couple of relapses and new brain lesions my Doctor and I decided to try this drug. I was able to have two infusions before the drug was pulled from the market.

With out the Antigren I continued to have relapses and an increase in brain lesions.

I was given the chance and honor to testify at a FDA advisory committee meeting March 2005.

Since the reintroduction of the drug now called Tysabri I have been able to get monthly infusions of Tysabri under the FDA TOUCH program.

My last two MRI studies showed no change, progression or new lesions due to MS. I feel well, am able to walk and work part time with the MS.

I have no side effects from Tysabi and am confident that I will continue to do well on the drug.

My Tysabri calendar would like to report continued good health. I have experienced  no disease progression ,

ZERO relapses and ZERO new lesions per the last MRI. I go to CURVES FIVE times a week to exercise and feel great!

We have a new puppy in our household which keeps me very busy!

Martha Rogers  Norfolk, Va

Greetings Fellow MS People,

I am doing so very well on Tysabri! The last two MRI scans showed 0, nada , ZERO, NO NEW LESIONS!   IN addition I have had ZERO RELAPSES!

My MRI scans were 6 months apart. My energy is high and I walk 2 to 3 miles every night! I also practice yoga each day. I work part time at Eastern Virginian medical School as a standardized patient. The past week I have presented to groups of MS patients in DC and Richmond, VA

About my success with Tysabri.I promote exercise, healthy diet, Tysabri and a positive attitude to succeed with MS!

Martha Rogers