I’m new here so thought it best I introduce myself

[bhappy41b]

I was diagnosed thru a spinal tap in April 1977. I have RRMS. I’m a mom to 3, 1 son deceased plus 10 grand children; 5 1/2 great grands. I am a widow; my sweetheart passed in March 2014 heart attack. We’d been married 35 years; he is the love of my life. I’m 77 now, live alone in a senior housing apartment in Arizona. I still drive but my legs give me fits so am going to buy a scooter soon. I was on Copaxon till 5 yrs ago when copay was over $450! So my neuro took me off and I’ve done ok. I also have A-fib and am on oxygen 24/7 (2 yrs now). This group is great. Wonderful helping each other!

[jimeka]

You are a light in the darkness to us all. Blessings Jimeka 🦋 🦔

[bhappy41b in reply to jimeka]

Blessings to you!

[Jazzyinco]

A very warm welcome to you to our awesome, wonderful famiy here of MS warriors!😄 We are here for you always whenever you need us, stay cool where you are, i do know how very hot Az. Can be, i was in phoenix in July & i was 3 & 4 mos. Prego w-/ my daughter 😱😱 it wad very hot🔥🔥 Many Blessings to you & Prayers for you too.😻🙏🙏😍🐾---Jazz

[bhappy41b in reply to Jazzyinco]

Thank you Jazzy. Blessings & prayers to you too!🙏

[Peruzzot]

Welcome to the group. Try to stay cool in Arizona. I was just there at the end of June passing through Tuscan towards California to visit with my oldest son. Had stopped for gas and a hotel for the night and felt like i had stepped out of the car into a super hot oven someone forgot to turn off.

[bhappy41b in reply to Peruzzot]

Yes, it can be miserably hot here. I’ve only been here 2 1/2 years from Washington state. You see hubby passed and my only daughter begged me to move down near her. So I did. Big mistake. If I could afford it I’d move back to Washington in a heartbeat. My relationship isn’t what I had hoped. But that’s another epistle.

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador]

Welcome welcome and welcome! bhappy41b thanks for joining us! Jump in anywhere! 🤗💕

J🌠🦈

[bhappy41b in reply to Jesmcd2]

Thank you!

[Sadieschafer]

Welcome! You are an inspiration to keep on moving.

If you don't mind sharing, how long were you on copaxone? I was on it for a few years- but was taken off and started a new med. I wish for the copaxone back....the side effects with the new med seems much worse. Thanks again for sharing.

[bhappy41b in reply to Sadieschafer]

I was on Copaxone for about 3 years. Before that I was on Avonex that was a nightmare.

[FearlessMsMimi]

Thanks for your comment and encouragement, I love reading post from fellow MSer’s and how they have managed over the years. You are a light for us all, god bless you and keep you in his arms always. 😍😍😍😍

[bhappy41b]

Thank you.

[bxrmom]

Welcome to this great group bhappy41b Glad you are here, sorry for the reason. I was on Copaxone from 2006 - 2017 when I just didn't want to do the injections anymore and talked to my Neuro about switching. Just had my bloodwork and MRI after being on it for a year and all is well, no new lesions and blood work was good.

Look forward to meeting you,

Jessie

[bhappy41b in reply to bxrmom]

Thank you Jess.