@Lake: I understand how you're feeling. I've dealt with anxiety issues before and even occasionally now. When I explained to my primary doctor she understood what I was saying. At that time, my MS was not new, but my body was getting adjusted to also having Sarcoidosis, being medically retired and trying to figure what road I was going to take. There are things that are actually concerning to us that are stored in our subconscious minds. What I learned to do was learn my body and what I thought may be the trigger for the attacks. Just this summer, I was concerned with my oldest son and unknowingly it affected how I felt and dealt with everyday issues; so much so, that I began having bad anxiety attacks. I was upset to have to go through emergency and nothing be done for me, except to tell me that maybe I should consider talking with my doctor about daily medication for panic attacks! When I did, she prescribed Zoloft because it was more effective for women than prozac. She also, prescribed Xanax to be taken as needed especially to help with my insomnia at the time due to the concern that I had, that I wasn't aware of at the time. Now, when I feel an attack coming on, I first pray and talk with God about it; then I begin to question what's going on around me: my children, my siblings, my mom, Lol! even my bills! Sometimes I may forget to do something that is very important and when I get that feeling, I double check everything. If all is well, I speak to the attack! My words: you are an attack and you can't hurt me, so I'm going to ignore you and move on with whatever I'm doing! I had one come on just before going to bed and my heart started racing and I was so sleepy, I truly didn't give it a thought because I knew everything was okay!! I really hope this helps!!

I think that maybe it is a subconscious reaction to the amount of changes you have been going through lately. Anxiety can sneak up on you when you least expect it! You may not be actively stressing about something but just having so much going on at once can be a trigger. I know this from experience. Talk to your doc and see what the can do for you. Maybe a change in meds or dose change. Hang in there! Its a rough road!

Hi, I've been on copaxone for 15 years now and have never had that happen but we are all different. Anything is possible. Why don't you call shared solutions and speak to a nurse. 1800887-8100. I hope you feel better soon..

I have been on Copaxone for about 8 months. Was on Rebif before but it made me feel like crap all the time. Have not felt ill on Copaxone, but also have anxiety, so my doc gave me a very light dose of clonozepam and that seems to have helped.

While on copaxone, I had an insanely scary anxiety attack as I drove into work. Scary because it was foreign to me. My heart was racing, palms sweating, crying, and down right out of my mind. I had to pull over and call my husband. I found a close by parking lot and ran laps until it went away. It only happened once.

Call you doc and good luck!