Does any one have MS and how do you cope? What medications are you taking?

I have been taking Copaxone for a year and a half. It is hard for to to adjust sometimes to the changes in my fatigue level, because I want to do more things. If I am going to do something I either make sure to do it when I typically have the most energy or save my energy during the day before I do something at night.

I was diagnosed with MS 10 years ago. Luckily, I have not had any major problems other than some loss of vision in my left eye (from a nasty bout of optical neuritis) and fatigue. I took Copaxone for 2 years but discontinued when I really saw no difference (I have extremely sensitive skin and the shots were horrendous!)

As for what I do to cope, I try to stay cool (a/c is a must in the summer), rest when I need to and try to keep stress levels to a minimum.

my mo mhas MS and is now taking Avonex ( a weekly intra-muscular injection)

she was taking Copaxone ( a daily injection) but the injection sites were developing scar tissue so she had to switch.

My mom is online with MS chat groups etc and you can contact your local hospital for info on MS doctors, and information on treatments and support groups.

Hope that helps :)