copaxone treatment

I was then undiagnosed after I had a 2nd opinion. During that period of time I was on rebif and betaseron. I stopped the treatment after the 2nd opinion and had little minor problems that did not affect my life until 2009 when I woke up with double vision that lasted 6 months. I had new lesions on my brain and I had lesions on my spine..I had previously had brain lesions but not spine. I had another episode of double vision in 2011.

I have a Clinically isolated syndrome with two inactive lesions in my MRI. We talked about treatment options, and he thinks that at this stage Avonex or Copaxone might work, but he told me to seek more information and decide which drug I want to choose. What should I take into account to choose one drug over the other? What has been your experience as a first user of these drugs? I assume there have been dozens of threads like this: How can I look up more info on this site and elsewhere?

As you can see, my point is this - just like MS is different for everyone, so is finding the right treatment. I have a friend who was on copaxone for 15 years and had a severe reaction to it...suddenly. She hasn't been on anything for about a year and says she feels better than she has in decades...???

New data presented provided evidence that long-term treatment with COPAXONE® (glatiramer acetate injection) may offer sustained protection from neuronal/axonal injury. This protective effect was reflected biologically by a significant increase in N-acetylaspartate (NAA), a specific marker of neuronal mitochondrial function, in treated versus non-treated relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) patients.

I wish they had continued to persue it before because I think fewer injections will make it easier to adhere to the treatment protocol. Copaxone is a good drug and this could help people get even more benefit from it.

I was on copaxone for over three years and had no change on my MRI's and only pseudo exacerbations thanks to chronic UTIs.It was effective for me but I became treatment weary and my body at the injection sites wasn't linking the copaxone much any more. My neuro suggested I switch to tysabri and I did my first infusion in February. The copaxone injections take time to work on your MS - it is retraining your immune system to attack the copaxone rather than your myelin.

Hello, I am sorry that I am saying this, I was pre-diagnosed with ms that was recently confirmed not ms. I am sorry that I had the news that most of you reading this will not hear. However I had accepted the diagnosis and was prepared,to move forward with my newly found life. And as a result almost a year of injection copaxone treatment ms that I don't know what to do with. I hate to throw it away but am not sure if I have another choice. Does anyone know of any other options?

Since I use to take Avonex, I was relieved when I had NO reactions from the Copaxone treatment at all. Just the injection SITE reactions, which get better with time. (Never inject in the same place twice in a 7 day period. Better yet, don't hit that spot for about 10 days.) Use the book that comes along with the injection package to keep track of your injection sites. It's easier that way. We are here for you dearheart. You know that.

He seems okay, but he wants me to try Copaxone for a year. I need to know if anyone else has done this. What are the results?

So after many blood test and an LP, which I am still waiting (impatiently) on the results of, I have a follow-up on Thursday to start treatment.

Just read that the FDA has approved Copaxone to be given at a higher dose 3 times a week as apposed to a lower does every day. This med is one that I was considering starting for treatment. Does anyone have any thoughts or informationabout the dosage or even the medication?

My understanding of Tysabri is that it is generally considered a second-line treatment, typically used for more aggressive disease courses that do not respond well to Copaxone or the interferons. You are so early in your treatment, it seems to me it is too soon to tell if you truly cannot tolerate it, and way to soon to assess whether you are benefitting from it.

HI was wondering which type of med everyone is on avonex betaseron copaxone, or rebif and how are you doing on it has it slowed down your relapses?

I have been on copaxone only a short time. For the most part, the copaxone has been ok. The welts are only bad on my arms. Shared solutions suggested talking to my doc about perhaps an alternate site since that's the site that really bothers me. Relapses? I've had one, but only on copaxone about 6 weeks. One post injection reaction. Then the rest are ok. I really don't want to change at this point.

Thanks for your input. I probably shouldn't have looked at the MRI copy myself and waited to go over it with my neuro because I am definitely not the expert. It sure was a shocker! I have really liked Copaxone because of the lack of side effects, so the thought of going on another drug makes me a little bit anxious. I will trust my neuro's opinion, though. He always seems to guide me into the right treatment.

In was recently diagnosed with ms and selected copaxone. Aenta, my insurance provider said my copay for my presciption would be $434.00. This is a one month supply. I told them to just cancel the order as I could not afford to take this drug for the rest of my life. Anyone taking something that is not as outrageously priced? I feel fine just the funny feeling in my right hand and fingers is annoying.

The Copaxone seems to get easier for me, each day and this is only short of 2 weeks for me. As you already know, our Amyloo is also going through the Copaxone treatment and I think we should all make sure that we join together and encourage each other. I really think that we are taking an active role in this stupid disease, to do what we can to fight, what we can... Ess, you already know how special you are to my heart.

I hope your IVSM treatment goes well and that the start of the copaxone will go smoothly. You can certainly ask as many questions as you want. We are always happy to help in any way we can. Take care.

If you are SPMS, then he may or may not approve Copaxone for treatment. Make sure you have done your homework on the other DMDs in case he suggests something other than Copaxone. I will keep my fingers crossed that tomorrow will be a good day for you!!

She is around an 8 on the Expanded Disability Status Scale and has been on multiple interferon-beta1a treatments, including Rebif and Avonex and nothing seems to be helping. What course of treatment would you recommend?

I was recently diagnose with MS and given a mathod for treatment of Copaxone. I was let go from my job the same day. Naturally for other reasons, they said. Anyway I was not offered coba to keep my insurance and now they will not cover it even if I take up their personal policy instaed of the company policy. Is there any where out there that will assist in the payments for treatment?

With Avonex, my white cell count dropped so low that I had to stop that treatment. A friend and I both started copaxone within a few months of each other. We have been supportive of each other and have both felt pretty good since we started on it. I am scheduled for an MRI on Monday and hope the news continues to be good. Hope everyone is having a great holiday.

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