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Thank you Wonderfulworld for your informative reply. Yes the leg pain is affecting my sleep. I now have a better understanding of what my therapeutic options are. I have had RR for 10 yrs,was on Avonex for 8 and have now been switched to Copaxone which I plan to start in Sept. I also take Vit.D,B12,...

I have been having night pain in my leg that is affected by the MS. As it subsides when I get up in the morning, I am assuming it is neuropathic pain. Any comments as to pain management would be appreciated.
Also does this mean my MS is progressing?

I cannot comment on your specific situation,however I was was on Avonex for 8 years. Last year I started feeling sick quite often and requested blood tests as needed (instead of 4/year) in March 2011. My only advise is to have your blood test regularly to check both your white blood cell count and y...

After 8 years of being on Avonex, my system can no longer tolerate and my neuro prescribe Copaxone last week. I was diagnosed in 2001 with R/R and I have seen progression in the last 4 months as my right leg tightens very quickly. I have not filled the copaxone script as I am debating daily needles ...

I have been on Avonex for 8 years and have not had a swelling problem - maybe swelling is associated with the heat. I have had flu like symptoms over the past year and requested to have a blood test as needed because I was concerned with my white blood cell count and liver enzymes and I wanted my bl...