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I agree I think the Copaxone is causing fatigue. I have been taking it for about 9 weeks now and every week seems harder. I also feel very "medicated" I was fine before the medication. I think I will try a period off of the medication to see if it is the medication.

Hello Ade .........I have to say I am following in your footsteps. I am up to 7 injections I am still getting bad side effects. I am in the struggling with the decision phase. I agree my life is way worse on treatment. I think I am going to call this quits. I live near Toronto so not to far from you...

jimmylegs wrote:bella, fyi when someone says gluten intolerant it puts up a red flag with me re zinc (zinc is also suspect in ms)

I didn't know this I will make sure I take zinc!!

Thanks!

Hey Bella I've had MS for 6 years and I hit the gym for atleast an hour and a half, five days a week. I've been on Avonex for 5 years. Initially I lost a pile of weight because I was completely lethargic and the relapses stopped me from doing anything. Now that I've been free of relapses, I'm in be...

hi bella, i'm just down the QE from you :) there is a member here by the name of matt who runs, but i have not seen him actively posting lately. maybe he will read this and chime in. happy reading, lots to explore on the forum! Thank you for the websites they were interesting. I was wondering about...

Hello all I have to say I can't believe now many new people are on this website. This is my first time one here. I was just diagnosed in July 2010 and I live in Toronto, Canada. I started on Avonex 4 weeks ago. This whole process of being diagnosed and starting medication has been so stressful. The...

Hi Kelly I think I have the same experience that you have. I was just diagnosed in July 2010 and started on the Avonex 4 weeks ago. I am also experiencing side effects after the injection. I become miserable, anxious and I get muscle and joint pain. I am starting to think I am getting depressed. I a...