hi willow and welcome to NT,

i was dx'd (diagnosed) at 53, rather late for the disease.
i had a hx (history) of depression so i didn't want to take any of the interferons. they can make depression much worse. i also didn't want all the flu like se's (side effects) so i picked copaxone. i traded daily shots for no se's.

i've been on it 9 yrs and have tolerated it well. i did have worsening sx's (symptoms) when i was dx'd to the point where i had to resign my job and give up my nursing career; hense all my nursing "lingo". so far i'm still walking and use a cane. i still drive and i'm independent.

but, that's just my story. it hasn't been a cake walk but i'm relatively stable.

i'd suggest that you keep researching. when i decided i was given videos to watch and reading materials from each drug co. do that if you can.

glad you found us. let us know how you do.