Multiple Sclerosis
"I was diagnosed with MS 10 years ago by MRI after many falls due to foot drop, around 2005.  I took copaxone from 2009 - 2011, 20 mg per day.  It didn&#039;t help, it didn&#039;t hurt.  I stopped because my insurance wouldn&#039;t cover it anymore.  I&#039;ve had regular symptoms over the last 10 (or even 30) years, they have gotten progressively worse the last 2 years.  I got back on Copaxone about 4 months ago, 40 mg 3 times a week.  I don&#039;t think it is helping.  My site reactions are worse than they were with 20 mg daily shots.  I have gotten to the point where I can barely walk without pain, weakness, and shin splints from the muscle weakness in my legs and inability to walk and balance properly.  I take Copaxone ONLY because I&#039;m afraid not to.  Good luck."