[dmplaura]

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.

[MSCherokee]

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.

[whispers]

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.

[mbabic]

Very encoraging. How many times do you have to take it? BTW whar does DMD mean?

[dmplaura]

Originally Posted by mbabic

Very encoraging. How many times do you have to take it? BTW whar does DMD mean?

DMD means "Disease Modifying Drug".

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')

[ewizabeth]

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.

[GladysD]

Congrats!

I've been on since October 2007....being doing well myself

[sassy]

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.

[ewizabeth]

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.

[mbabic]

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?

Thanks!
Mary

Originally Posted by dmplaura

DMD means "Disease Modifying Drug".

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')