i'm coming off the Beta as of yesterday. That's it.

I'm throwing in the towel. It's been a hard ride and now on top of side effects, I'm starting to get severe skin reactions that are burning. So, it's been a year and I've given it a good shot. Himself asked me how would I feel about taking it for another year- I said no way. So it makes sense to quit on a low note and start something new.

So Copaxone, here I come. Specialist is posting my script after a phone call today. He's not convinced my side effects are of concern but (bless his heart), he doesnt think any of my symptoms, feelings or concerns are MS related!! What are they related to then ???? Stupid man. I'm dumping HIM too as soon as I get another referral.

So wouldn't it be funny (or absolutely hilarious actually) if all of my pain, confusion, lethargy, fatigue and weakness clear up when I come off Beta and it was all the side effects!!!

I'm prepared for a relapse, coming off one, onto another. But I can handle it. In fact, I think I'm more ready to handle a relapse than I am to continue with the Beta.