my old neuro gave me all the books, all the facts and asked me to choose. They wouldnt even talk about Ty back then. New neuro comes in and all of a sudden its Copaxone all around! he was quite pushy about it, and when I failed off of Betaseron due to high liver counts he wanted me on C that same day. I took a wash out peroid and when C became too much to take, I begged for a full year to be released. I was told I would be quite ill if I quit, I was risking a huge flair that would probably land me in a chair. They scared my DH and really were quite pushy about it. In the end I approached him and said NO MORE! I dont care what your opinion is, and I will leave this place if you insist on me taking it.

I feel TONS better since I stopped. The CRAB drugs have about a 33% chance of preventing the next flair, and if you get a flair its about a 33% chance of making it less severe. I had a 100% chance of feeling lousy ALL day EVERYDAY! and my skin has huge dents that will never fill in. I was cog fogged out of my life, and quickly headed towards bed rest. I took the chance, and even if I do land in a chair, I would rather be in a chair with my wits about me then out of a chair and unable to live my life.

I hate this! we are supposed to be able to trust these guys!