hi jenn and welcome to NT.

i'm sorry about your dx of MS. you sound like a very level headed person.
it gets better, the dealing with it part.

i don't have vertigo but i do have a balance issue and a gait problem. i had to start using a cane but have stayed mobile and driving. i was dx'd in '03.

i've been on copaxone. i don't know anything about the oral meds but researching everything and evaluating them based on your disease and lifestyle should give you an answer. i know that a lot of people don't take any meds. coming from a medical background i am in favor of meds. i believe what the drs say about the disease process and just didn't feel comfortable taking a wait and see approach.

i learned over time to really listen to my body. if it says stop, or rest, or sleep, i do. i used to push past my limits in the beginning and it just made things worse.

this is a great site with wonderful people. glad to have you here.