copaxone flushing

That darned flushing sounds like an innocent side effect doesn't it? Mine is usually during the morning dose (anywhere from 1-4 hrs post Tec) but occasionally in the evening. I try to tough it out when I can but when it's the "bad" flush (complete with red scalp, rash on arms and blotches on shoulders and back) I take a baby aspirin. Some seem to find success taking the baby aspirin when they take Tec but my stomach doesn't like that.

I've developed a new and annoying symptom and wondered if anyone else has had this too. No idea if MS or med related. I'm feeling lazy so will just copy and paste the question I just asked in the Neurology forum. I am a 44 year old female dx'ed with RRMS in 2007. Within the past several months I've developed random episodes of facial flushing.

I am trying to find out if there is somewhere or someone I can donate an unopened, full months supply of copaxone? My mom past away about 2 weeks ago and just want to help someone?

I just started my copaxone inj 8 days ago, wanted to know if anyone had a reaction quite like this? 7th inj was taken at 7:00 pm at around 10:30 started with shaking muscle tightness freezing cold had 2 comforters on and it was 75 degrees in my room my whole body felt like I had a bad sunburn nad the muscle tightness was so bad I could barely walk to the bathroom.Had a hard time breathing. Spoke to SS with no help told me to call the doctor in the am.

ve joined a Tecfidera chat on FB but its starting to scare me as they are describing horrible problems with stomach issues and flushing and headaches and such. They are still processing my paperwork so not sure whether to proceed or stay on my Tysabri... haven't heard anyone chime in lately on how it is treating them and certainly trust this site!

denies any connection with Copaxone. But it is the only thing that has changed in my life - taking Copaxone injections. Has anyone heard of a link.

Once the body adjusts to the levels, the flushing stops. Since that one time, no more flushing--not even with the second dose. Best advice i can give you about the flushing--don't take your morning pill with coffee or any drink that has caffeine, which can open up your capillaries causing you to flush more. I also avoid taking my b complex vitamin (b3=niacin) at the same time. I take it a few hours later. I HAVE HAD NO GI PROBLEMS!!!!

I am stopping my copaxone this month and starting Tecfidera, a new oral drug. Has anyone else tried this drug and have they liked it?

And I saw another doctor on Friday and I think I am going to get on Copaxone within the next two weeks. I was just wondering if anyone can tell me a little bit about it? How is the first time? Am I gonna feel sick to my stomach? Is the needle bad?!! Anything anyone can tell me to make it a decent experience? I am a bit scared of giving myself an injection everyday. What am I going to feel after? Should I plan to stay home for a few days? Can anyone help? Any advice will be appreciated.

Hi Inovatania - Corrie and GuitarGirl have provided great info. I'm just here to chime in that I changed from Copaxone to Tecfidera and couldn't be happier. I didn't have any of the nasty GI issues, my Neuro advised to take Acidophilis a couple of weeks prior to start. I will have an occassional flushing, but it is nothing to pains or inconveniences me and I am completely happy with the change. Good luck to you and kudos for reaching out!

i know that water will flush ya kidneys,and in turn more toxinx will enter kidneys, more flushing and so forth...so yes it will help to consume large amounts of water. i used to pass a drug test with water alone, never noticed ne diarhea. now if the water will help with the runs im unsure? but if thats the problem use some immodium..

Is the flushing in cushings similar to the flushing in menopause? My docs have told me my flushing was menopause. Some people have even commented that I look like I just got back from a trip. For me this flushing comes and goes and I've been trying to figure out what my triggers are. I know it's not heat.

I was looking at copaxone but read studies that it increases the risk of breast cancer being an immuno suppressant so I am very scared. It also says it can cause weight gain and people have painful injections with huge hives and welts. I looked at tecidferca too and know girl s who couldnt push through the side effects if stomach pain and flushing they were so bad. I am very scared. Please help with any advice especially if you are on the drug. Not sure they are worth the risk.

After turning out to have an allergy to Copaxone and then being on Avonex for years, I want to be on an oral med if at all doable. Comments/experiences anyone?

Hello my name is Margaret and in 1998 I was diagnosed with MS.....To tell you where I am at right now.....I have been taking Copaxone for as long as I have had MS. I don't really remember how many relapses I have had in which I needed steroids. To guess I would say 5 or 6. I just had a bad relapse which prevented me from walking so my MS neurologist gave me 5 days of IV Steroids. I finished taking it 2 days ago.....I can walk now....

Well, "shared solutions " called tonight and said that the Copaxone would be coming from "McK... Pharmacy". It is supposedly a nationwide pharmacy. Does anyone else get the Copaxone this way, via fed ex?? We are supposed to hear from them in a day or so to find out what our co-pay will be. I was just wondering if this was our insurance requirement or does everyone get it this way. Craig is pretty sad tonight.

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