Hi Michelle,
In regards to your question, "Is
Copaxone my only option?" Please take a look at the
following website. It does an excellent job of comparing the MS
drugs. Hope it will help you. Sorry that I don't have any answers
for you regarding prescription assistance.
Carol in Culver, IN
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2006 2:25
AM
Subject: [TMIC] Update & Newbie
Inquiry
Good evening Group,
I'm Newbie Michelle
from Bothell, WA who was just diagnosed several weeks ago with MS. 9/10
I awoke to the numbness again in my legs only to be hospitalized two days
later. Not walking without assistance the symptoms only increased
throughout the week. 2000 I was diagnosed with TM after an attack with
all the same symptoms but recovered with little limitations. Now just
finishing finally my prednisone/steroids I am improving daily.
Now walking again on my own just a little wobbly at times ;-) and muscles are
strengthening. My hands are still asleep with pins and needles though
due to my lesion being at C5 this time whereas before it was T5-T7. I
know that I am fortunate to be recovering again and walking on my own
again. I am grateful and blessed. The doctors want to put me on
Copaxone (daily injection). I wanted to ask if anyone is on this, their
experience with it and if insurance covers this medication. I received a
letter from Shared Solutions, which is through PPARX (Partnership for
Prescription Assistance) who stated that insurance companys did not cover
this. We currently do not unfortunately have medical insurance and this
prescription is $1,300 to $1,500 a month. OUCH! Who can afford
that! We are applying for PPARX assistance of course. Also has any
MSrs out there discovered any successful alternative treatments. Is
Copaxone my only option? {sigh} Thanks!!!
Michelle Bothell, WA TM2000 to MS2006
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