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[quote=Anonymous]My mom has had MS for about 30 years and also refused treatment.  No that she is in her late 60s, I've noticed a big decline, especially in the past two years.  It is mostly in her ability to walk.  She walks much slower now and recently has issues with balance.  I urged her to get a new MRI and consult a neurologist as she hadn't seen one in several years (she had mostly been ok, so didn't see a need).  He thinks she should immediately go on copaxone to prevent further decline/relapses and told her that if she doesn't, she'll eventually get to a point that she needs a wheelchair.  She is still thinking about what to do.  It is so frustrating, but I think part of the reason is that there is no cure and that many medications have side effects.  And this particular one must be injected.  She has always tried to eat healthfully and reduce stress as much as possible but in my opinion it is time to seek treatment.  I just hate to see her lose her independence and spend the last years of her life (hopefully last decades of her life) in poor health.  I will be her caretaker in the future and it scares me to see the decline as I also have a toddler and frankly, we both need her to be healthy and around.

Anyway, just wanted to share that I understand your frustration but also sense the denial and fear in my own mom.  It is a complicated disease.[/quote]

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