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I had thought about "just a little prick" - but left that line to the nurse

Start of SPARK for WinniethePoo !

Shall we start a sweepstake as to whether its drug or placebo in the bag?

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Farooqji

which trial are you referring to?

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Farooqji

BIIB054 ?

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WinnieThePoo in reply toFarooqji

Yes that's the one. Picture is of my first infusion. Drug or placebo...

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Farooqji in reply toWinnieThePoo

wish you best of luck!

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Fed1000

Forward Winnie, it's the right thing.

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jimcaster

Best wishes! Keep us posted.

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Despe

Hope you're receiving the real thing and have excellent results!

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WinnieThePoo

Thanks for the good wishes. So far I can report no adverse affects (apart from arms like pin cushions). So maybe salty water...

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ConnieD

Hoping it’s the real thing too, good luck!

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MBAnderson

Poo, Did they tell you how you were randomized, i.e., what are your odds?

I think you did pick a good trial, though. Looks promising.

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WinnieThePoo in reply toMBAnderson

2 in 7 chance of being in the placebo group. Drug group split evenly between high medium and low dose. If it can pass the blood brain barrier it has a lot of promise

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M1tz1 in reply toWinnieThePoo

All the best, WTP. You're in my thoughts for a good result.

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Juliegrace

Best of luck.

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bassofspades

Good luck Poo!!!

I used to work with a funny doctor. Whenever he gave the lidocaine he would say, you're going to feel a little prick, your wife said it's poetic justice!! Lol!

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