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Reviewer: killarney, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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Ive been on this medication for 3 and a half months and have a little more leg strength. The walking has improved slightly however with some spasticity ampyra may kick in when the stretching is done twice a day and the leg musles aren't as stiff.
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Reviewer: suzyQ1133, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I have been on this drug for six weeks and have seen NO improvement. I have had greater pain and am wondering if I should continue. Another let down. What is the FDA doing?
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Reviewer: jtrac, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I have been taking this Med for 3 months and my walking is getting worse. I workout 7x per week Before taking MedI had little trouble with my Gait( walking) now It does not matter how much I workout I can't seem to hold a good steady pace without falling over. I have had MS for 10 years eat right workout 7x a week now this. I feel that this med is not the Ans.Is anyone feel the same I have No
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Reviewer: msteachk, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I hsve been taking Ampyra for 2 weeks. I can't believe how much it has helped. I have much more stamina when walking. I have also noticed that I have less spacisity (even though my NP told me that it would not help with that) For the first time in years I was able the stand and fold laundry in the laundry room not sitting on the couch! I hope that I continue to make gains. I haven't
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Reviewer: Arisu, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I get asked by prospective Ampyra patients if I experience insomnia. I believe I have a deeper level of sleep and dreams that I have not experienced since a major exacerbation 8 years ago. I have greater stamina.
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