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I have been reading all of the fabulous threads and wanted to say thanks and hello to you all. I am newly diagnosed and waiting for an appt. with a new neuro (my 4th one) who specializes in MS to begin treatment. Any thoughts on my med choices? I live in Canada, so cost and coverage are not issues as it is all covered. Many thanks and thanks for reading my post.
Jen
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I selected copaxone because of the low chance of side effects. Six years now and doing fine.
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Hi Jen, and welcome! I've never taken any MS meds, so I don't have experiences to share, but I want to make sure you've found all the different treatment forums here at TIMS. http://www.thisisms.com/forum/ There are separate forums on most any med or treatment choice, with lots of information for each.CanuckChick wrote:I have been reading all of the fabulous threads and wanted to say thanks and hello to you all. Any thoughts on my med choices? Jen
I hate to assume newcomers don't know how to navigate around here,

Good luck!
Dx'd with MS & HNPP (hereditary peripheral neuropathy) 7/03 but must have had MS for 30 yrs before that. I've never taken meds for MS except 1 yr experiment on LDN. (I found diet, exercise, sleep, humor, music help me the most.)
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Thanks euphoniaa. I have been reading those threads. I figure I will learn way more about the meds through the words of those taking them than the docs. Nothing beats first-hand experience.
Thanks daverestonvirginia. I think I'm leaning toward copaxone for that very reason.
Jen
Thanks daverestonvirginia. I think I'm leaning toward copaxone for that very reason.
Jen
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If you are considering med there has been a study done in England concerning them. Here is a link to the study.
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Hi Jen!
I've managed to avoid medications (hate needles!) for almost 20 years with MS. I started taking Amantadine January 2011 to help with ongoing fatigue and it has been a great help.
Good luck and stay strong...
I've managed to avoid medications (hate needles!) for almost 20 years with MS. I started taking Amantadine January 2011 to help with ongoing fatigue and it has been a great help.
Good luck and stay strong...
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Hi Jen,
a lot of decision which med is "helping" can be made based on MRI scans after being on certain drug for a while. I been on Avonex for almost 8 years now, and some 6 years ago got only one lesion in my brain. Side effects are pretty manageable for me, mostly it's depression.
Good luck with copaxone !
to northerngirl9: wow, very impressive ! wish you well
Volodymyr
a lot of decision which med is "helping" can be made based on MRI scans after being on certain drug for a while. I been on Avonex for almost 8 years now, and some 6 years ago got only one lesion in my brain. Side effects are pretty manageable for me, mostly it's depression.
Good luck with copaxone !
to northerngirl9: wow, very impressive ! wish you well
Volodymyr
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hey there, welcome to TIMS! i chose no meds, so far, but that was because i had a really good idea that my ms was a nutritional problem. subsequent research and bloodwork have proved that hypothesis. i second euphoniaa re maximizing health via diet and exercise (and supplements if needed). if you have questions about a diet/supplement approach, feel free to ask!
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