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09-20-2008, 10:29 AM | #1 | |||
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http://www.tradingmarkets.com/.site/...0News/1892957/
http://www.redorbit.com/news/health/...lerosis_study/ Copaxone is my first DMD (as I was recently diagnosed) and I only began Copaxone in May 2008 (just after my second relapse). I have been 'stable' or 'improving' since, so it appears to be working well for me.
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2004 to present - Trigeminal Neuralgia 2007 to present - Burning Mouth Syndrome March 2008 - Multiple Sclerosis DX 05/2008 - Relapse 05/2008 to 02/2009 - Copaxone 10/2011 - Relapse - Optic Neuritis developed 9/2012 - Relapse - Balance issues 1 sided 8/2012 - Erythema Nodosum - diagnosed 10/2012, reaction to Topiramate (Topamax) April 7/14 - Raynaud's Syndrome DX |
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09-20-2008, 10:38 AM | #2 | |||
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That's very promising news. After being on Avonex for 2-1/2 years and suffering major problems due to the interferons - neuro said my body couldn't handle it any longer, it was like poison to me - I've been DMD free since 10/04. If I do decide to go back on a tx in the future, it will most likely be Copaxone.
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09-21-2008, 05:25 PM | #3 | ||
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I am glad that Copaxone is working well for you. I have been on Copaxone for a few years now and, aside from lumps, I have done well with no side effects.
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09-22-2008, 10:54 AM | #4 | |||
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Very encoraging. How many times do you have to take it? BTW whar does DMD mean?
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09-22-2008, 11:11 AM | #5 | |||
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If you hear the term "CRABs", that's referring to all of the DMDs as a collective. C: Copaxone R: Rebif A: Avonex B: Betaseron Copaxone is a one daily, subcutaneous injection (subcutaneous means, under the skin, or in the skin 'layers')
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2004 to present - Trigeminal Neuralgia 2007 to present - Burning Mouth Syndrome March 2008 - Multiple Sclerosis DX 05/2008 - Relapse 05/2008 to 02/2009 - Copaxone 10/2011 - Relapse - Optic Neuritis developed 9/2012 - Relapse - Balance issues 1 sided 8/2012 - Erythema Nodosum - diagnosed 10/2012, reaction to Topiramate (Topamax) April 7/14 - Raynaud's Syndrome DX |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | weegot5kiz (09-23-2008) |
09-22-2008, 11:36 AM | #6 | |||
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This is absolutely awesome. I remember when I was first diagnosed, and many referred to Copaxone as a less-effective treatment than the interferons. This is great for those who can't tolerate interferon therapy.
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09-23-2008, 06:41 AM | #7 | |||
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Congrats!
I've been on since October 2007....being doing well myself
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09-23-2008, 06:58 AM | #8 | |||
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I was on it 3+ years, it did fine by me MS wise but too many side-effects for me.
Starting Avonex soon. I'm glad Copaxone has been shown to do well, it seems the DMD with the least side-effects for a good many people. Tysabri is also a DMD but not one of the original CRABs. They should have named is with something beginning with S so it could have been CRABS. I remember all the nay-sayers on MSW putting Copaxone down, now I wonder what they will have to say.
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09-23-2008, 08:56 AM | #9 | |||
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Sassy,
I did pretty well on Avonex. I did have the one day of feeling fairly blah the next day after that shot but I was still able to do light stuff around the house. I hope you'll tolerate it well.
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09-23-2008, 12:09 PM | #10 | |||
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One more thing..I've been on Rebif for about 3 months. I hate that I need to watchg my liver among side effects. Now I am noticing my walking is a little worse. Does Capaxone have a better recovery?
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