I've never responded to steroids. I saw a new neuro yesterday, she said next time I get an attack, she will put me on IVIG instead of seriod IVs. I have seen IVIG mentioned, but, have never paid much attention to the details since I've never been approached with my possibly using it. She said those she has put on IVIG have seen good come-backs and feel quite good.

I noticed you had said you had lots of PT and steroids over a 2 year exac., do you think steroids are working for you? If you (or anyone else who reads this) know anything about IVIG, (what is it? what are the possible downsides from using it?) please let me know, thanks.

I am confused...and new to MS. When I asked if Copaxone would help me, I was told that all it would do is keep it from progressing. But...here it is...this thread is talking about the length and sizes of attacks. Could somebody please explain this to me?

Attacks/Flare-ups/relapses/exacerbations are part of MS. The length and severity can differ for each person. The DMDs (Copaxone, Rebif, Avonex, Betaseron) are supposed to decrease the length and severity of relapses and slow progression however, there is no gaurantee with or without drugs.

This will help explain relapses......
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/spo...cerbations.asp