Sorry that you are in so much pain. My first thought was the steroids too as they can cause major tummy problems. I had to go on nexium after my experience with the 'roids and have not been able to go off of them. I also have ongoing problems with IBS. However, this seems to be an ongoing problem for you. I would go off of the copaxone if it is the likely culprit. Of course that is easy for me to say since I could not tolerate it. Take care!