Since starting Copaxone in 2003 I've had two flares. One in 2012 after giving birth (Optic neuritis for 2 weeks, no steroids) and one in 2014 (weakness on left side for 2 weeks, cleared completely, no steroids). Before starting Copaxone I had only one flare in 2001 (numbness in legs). So in the last 14 or so years of having MS I've had about 3 flares. Since I had two flares in a short time span, 2012 and 2014, does this mean the Copaxone no longer works? I'd like to say when I had both flares (in 2012/2014) I was not taking Copaxone daily. I was taking it 3 times a week (20 mg). I slacked off. It was my fault.
Since then I've taken it every day without fail but I am starting to get lhermittes sign again as well as some burning in my legs so I am afraid another flare is on it's way. I am not currently in a flare. I've had lhermittes on and off since 2003 but my last flare I had it badly. I've been taking 2,600 IU Vit D daily as I heard that helps....
Any input would be appreciated. Even though I've had MS for so long it still confuses me. I have 2 small children and just want to try to be as healthy as I can for them.
Since then I've taken it every day without fail but I am starting to get lhermittes sign again as well as some burning in my legs so I am afraid another flare is on it's way. I am not currently in a flare. I've had lhermittes on and off since 2003 but my last flare I had it badly. I've been taking 2,600 IU Vit D daily as I heard that helps....
Any input would be appreciated. Even though I've had MS for so long it still confuses me. I have 2 small children and just want to try to be as healthy as I can for them.
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