Lack of excitement over the Reata Pharmaceuticals' Omaveloxolone news

[C2a2o2]

I know most of us can't take it and it's only in the US right now but I think this is a serious step in the right direction. It's great news for us all.

[PatsyIpswich]

I know what you mean. My sister-in-law has MS and and pleaded with GP to get the new drug but but it didn't agree with her and had to stop taking it. X

[Ostap]

I’m excited but much of that is driven by desperation. I haven’t been able to find out a. what the drug does b. would you need a genetic confirmation of Friedreichs Ataxia to be eligible for use?

[chelpet]

I’m still not holding my breath!

chelpet

[ww-wibblywobbly]

I've been tested for Friedrich's ataxia, so I think it's not for me. But it's a really good start and hopefully they'll be something for all of us soon. I'm glad that the people with Friedreich's can have a treatment xx