I'm so sorry to hear you have MS. It's such a shock, all your
preconceived ideas about MS come up although these days with the new
medications it's not the same as it used to be. All of the drugs
including Copaxone are used to prevent or slow down progression of
the disease. They don't reverse it. I'm on Copaxone after trying
some of the others and find it best for me as there are no side
effects except the local reaction from the injection.
Studies show they all work about the same but each individual needs
to find the one that works best for them.

No one knows the cause of MS although there are many theories. If
you're like me you'll want to do a lot of reading about it and there
are lots of recourses to do this. When I was first diagnosed the MS
Society was wonderful. They have a "newly diagnosed" packet they can
send you and there are people there to talk to as well. Give them a
call.

There are lots of us with similar experiences here to support you.
I'm glad you are reaching out. Please continue to ask questions as
they come up.
Kai

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