Jamslater, I am so sorry you are having so many issues. I do NOT think seeking a pain specialist is the way to go, unless drugs are what you are looking for....pain specialists seem to automatically prescribe heavy duty pain pills, and nothing more.
Tysabri, on the other hand, is for Relapsing/Remitting MS and is sometimes used for other types of MS...its NOT FOR PAIN. You will not get any relief of your symptoms from taking Tysabri, and in fact, its not supposed to give you pain relief..
Are you really sure about Tysabri ? Its a heavy duty MS drug which is given intervenously, in order to hopefuly stop the progression of MS. Its not guaranteed. Many people I know who are on it, say that they get a burst of energy and feel better, up to 3 weeks after their infusion, but since its a monthly infusion, by week 3 they are starting to feel bad again. For some, 3 weeks of feeling better is worth it. The side effects to Tysabri are very serious, although rare. Make sure you have discussed this with your doctor at length before going this route, because from what you are saying, what you expect to get out of it, isnt what the drug is supposed to do.

Now, if you dont mind me saying so- you have more immediate concerns to address. How about anxiety and possibly Depression? These two things go hand in hand with MS, and with all you are dealing with- its not unusual for you to be experiencing these things. Have you discussed Cymbalta, a anti-depressent which also seems to help nerve pain with your doctor? Or even taking some Xanax or other anti anxiety drug, so that you can better cope with what you are facing? You need to forget the numbers. I have more lesions then you do- and that means nothing. The amount of scar tissue or lesions means NOTHING to an MS patient. Its the placement of where they are which matters. With my lesions, Ive had MS for over a decade as well, and guess what? I run, exercise- work 80+ hours a week and basically manage my life just like I did before I found out I had MS...however, if you have lesions which are debilitating, you need to look at your situation from a symtom management point of view. And, you need a doctor who will work with you. And, more then anything, you need a support system. If your husband sees you upset all the time, he probably feels helpless. Can you blame him? You are going to have to work on communication with him, in order for him to respond to you in a positive way....explaining to him what you are going thru, asking for specific help- allowing him "into your world" instead of crying...believe me (ive been there) it makes a difference.
I wish I could offer you more, but I think the starting place is better communication with your doctor; explaining what you need, and understanding realistic expectations- then discuss it with your husband. he might actually listen to you if you explain to him your needs. Crying, unfortaunately, wont get you anywhere....and if its venting you need: DO IT HERE. We get it, and we understand your frustation and pain...promise you, there is always someone here who has been able to identify with what you are describing..but please, stand up for yourself and get the answers you deserve! Somehow, Im not convinced you really know what Tysabri is supposed to do, and that would be your doctors responsiblity to explain to you.
Let us know how we can help.
Nikki