Like others have said without trying something personally I would not be comfortable taking the gamble not to treat. I had 2 flares in 6 months prior to starting Copaxone and none in the 6 years since. Who knows if it is the medication or just my disease process but I'm not taking any chances.
I do have some signs of progression and don't for one day forget that I have this disease which is chronic/progressive but I have been able to continue working like a dog and continuing with my graduate level education on a full time basis and much of that I attribute to Copaxone.
Maybe it is because as a nurse I have seen many times over just how miserable this disease can be but no way am I taking anything for granted and I will try whatever is available. I know most here try to be upbeat and positive but please don't ever underestimate the degree of havoc MS can wreak on young lives.
I do have some signs of progression and don't for one day forget that I have this disease which is chronic/progressive but I have been able to continue working like a dog and continuing with my graduate level education on a full time basis and much of that I attribute to Copaxone.
Maybe it is because as a nurse I have seen many times over just how miserable this disease can be but no way am I taking anything for granted and I will try whatever is available. I know most here try to be upbeat and positive but please don't ever underestimate the degree of havoc MS can wreak on young lives.
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