I've been on copaxone for 3 years. Age 43 diagnosed in 2010 at age 40. I was a professional musician. Post Gulf War (Air Force), became an Oracle DBA in 98'. I am not a DBA anymore but still work 40 days a week at the local university. I still play some music (Thank God) but certainly not to the degree pre-MS of course.
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Last MRIs 7-25-12 showed 3 new brain demyelinating lesions. Cervical/thoracic images reflect no significant changes.
My neurologist feels it's time for a switch either to interferons like Avonex or Rebif. Also Gilenya or Tysabri.
Quick history before last MRI's: I had an absolute stressful work situation that lead to pneumonia -> flare up in November/December of 11'. I had to get a disability lawyer to help keep my job. It's amazing what employers do to folks.. I believe this is what lead to the new lesions.
Oh yeah.. I tried Tec and ended up in the hospital for 4 days. Not an option..
My Question: I currently walk 1-2 miles a day. I have a small limp on my right side but that's been status quo since this all started. Spasticity,Fatigue,tremors w/ Cold & Heat, Dizziness is also the same. I do not feel any worse with these new lesions. I am leaning towards Tysabri (JVC neg.) but I wanted to ask should I continue on Copaxone or based on the new lesion activity, should I switch.
Any feedback is greatly appreciated!!
Thanks so much and God Bless us all!!
D.
OK --
Last MRIs 7-25-12 showed 3 new brain demyelinating lesions. Cervical/thoracic images reflect no significant changes.
My neurologist feels it's time for a switch either to interferons like Avonex or Rebif. Also Gilenya or Tysabri.
Quick history before last MRI's: I had an absolute stressful work situation that lead to pneumonia -> flare up in November/December of 11'. I had to get a disability lawyer to help keep my job. It's amazing what employers do to folks.. I believe this is what lead to the new lesions.
Oh yeah.. I tried Tec and ended up in the hospital for 4 days. Not an option..
My Question: I currently walk 1-2 miles a day. I have a small limp on my right side but that's been status quo since this all started. Spasticity,Fatigue,tremors w/ Cold & Heat, Dizziness is also the same. I do not feel any worse with these new lesions. I am leaning towards Tysabri (JVC neg.) but I wanted to ask should I continue on Copaxone or based on the new lesion activity, should I switch.
Any feedback is greatly appreciated!!
Thanks so much and God Bless us all!!
D.
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