I am looking for other people's input and thoughts. I have been diagnosed for 20 years, and been on Copaxone for 15 years, and have done exceptionally well. No flare-ups, and minimal disease progression. However, I recently had an MRI for neck pain - unrelated to MS - that revealed an active lesion.
My neuro has discussed the new meds with me, but she is no rush to change things. On one hand I feel very blessed to have done so very well for so long, and why change things if it's working? On the other hand, that new lesion has definitely grabbed my attention. Tecfidera seems to be stronger, but that doesn't necessarily mean that it will work better for me. And, I'm not thrilled about the side effects.
I really don't have any side effects from the Copaxone, and at this point giving myself an injection is just as much a part of my life as brushing my teeth. I have no interest in switching just because one is injectable and one is oral. So, what is pulling me to consider switching? That stinking new lesion. I have a 9 year old son and I want to stay as active as I can for as long as I can. I want to live my life as fully as possible!
So, what would YOU do? Why?
Thanks for your help!
** Moderator's note - Post broken into paragraphs for easier reading. Many people with MS have visual difficulties that prevent them from reading large blocks of print. **
My neuro has discussed the new meds with me, but she is no rush to change things. On one hand I feel very blessed to have done so very well for so long, and why change things if it's working? On the other hand, that new lesion has definitely grabbed my attention. Tecfidera seems to be stronger, but that doesn't necessarily mean that it will work better for me. And, I'm not thrilled about the side effects.
I really don't have any side effects from the Copaxone, and at this point giving myself an injection is just as much a part of my life as brushing my teeth. I have no interest in switching just because one is injectable and one is oral. So, what is pulling me to consider switching? That stinking new lesion. I have a 9 year old son and I want to stay as active as I can for as long as I can. I want to live my life as fully as possible!
So, what would YOU do? Why?
Thanks for your help!
** Moderator's note - Post broken into paragraphs for easier reading. Many people with MS have visual difficulties that prevent them from reading large blocks of print. **
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