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Old 05-13-2009, 09:47 AM #1
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I am being switched from Beta to Copaxone. Apparently Beta wasn't doing anything for me.
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Here's hoping that the Copaxone does wonders for you..
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I second that! Sometimes you have to try different things before you find one that works. Good luck with the Copaxone!
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Beta didnt like me at all. I switched to Copaxone, and was surprised by the lack of side effects. No more pink splotches! woo!
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i'm on copaxone and have done well.
hope you do too.
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Good luck with your new DMD treatment. Here's hoping it is the right one for you.
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I really hope the Copaxone works for you and that you get some relief from your symptoms!!

You will be in my thoughts and please keep us posted when you can!!
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I am being switched from Beta to Copaxone. Apparently Beta wasn't doing anything for me.
I could've written this post in September. I also switched from Beta to Copaxone. On Betaseron, I continued to have flares with too much fx and severity, and continued to develop new lesions.

It is too soon to be sure if the Copaxone is working. However, some initial things that are hopeful are not having a flare in either:
  • December (I had a UTI then, and that generally triggers a flare, even when caught and treated early)
  • or April (I generally have an annual flare each April.)
Am hoping that I can get past September (one year since my most recent flare, and even past 2009 without another flare.

Best wishes to you, as you also make the switch.

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