copaxone how it works

Hey, funseeker. I just posted under the Z thread.

Is this normal and how long does it last? The Copaxone material says to use heat before, but the nurse said she has always iced. Any opinions on what seems to work better? Also, any opinions on using the Autoject vs. doing the injection manually? On another forum it seemed that many posters had turned to manual injections because it seemed to cause less injection site reaction. Any opinions would be great!

It is the rare human being that does not forget a med now and then. Since Copaxone works it way up to being effective over several weeks and looses its effectiveness over weeks also, then you can see that a dose missed won't undo its effectiveness.. Rest easy and pick it right back up. Different case with high blood pressure meds, heart meds, birth control pills, and others.

On Dec. 20th My doctor and I decided to start Copaxone. How long does it take for it to come in the mail, or does the nurse bring it when she comes to teach me the first time? It seems like its been too long, maybe it's cause of the holidays or maybe I'm just being impatient? Someone I know just started an injection to increase bone density and it only took 3 days to get their medicine. Is this because the doctors office is with Shared solutions or my insurance?

I was on copaxone for 5 years and had 2 rounds of steroids, years apart, while on it. I liked copaxone but unfortunately I broke through it. I really had no side effects other than redness at the injection site.

m sure it is not complicated, but the regular injections seem just easier. Will let you know how it goes, it will be at 10 am tomorrow, with the Shared Solutions health nurse... wish me luck !!!

Oh, that's right - no, we have a chronic disease. Chronic meaning "ongoing," "never-ending," "everlasting," etc, etc, etc! Sorry, I got some really frustrating news yesterday. I've been on Cobra through my ex-husband's work for the past 2 years. I'm offered insurance through my work, but from what I understand it's not very good. Plus, its 80/20 after the deductible.

I hope the Copaxone works for you.

Copaxone is meant to slow Progression, not necessarily help symptoms. It works in 30% of people who are new to RRMS. It is probably the least heavy hitter of the DMDs. Its advantage is it has the least symptoms. Are you seeing a general Neurologist or an MS Specialist? If you are not seeing an MS Specialist you may want to see one. If you are having more issues you may need to push for one of the interferons or even Tysabri or Gileyna.

Well, I started copaxone again today. I hope it works well. The shot isn't too terrible which is good. And thank God, no huge welts. So here's hoping I can continue for quite a while on this stuff.

Hi everyone, Thought I would let you all know, that I am again on Copaxone, as of Aug 2 ....... Rebif is my second choice once we see if the Copaxone works. Was on it 2 years ago, and it seems like a good choice to be on again. I hope my call is right. Since and Avonex was to harsh for me as far as the flu like symptons, and the Aubagio was no good either, since I lost 1/2 of my hair, and felt very flu like as well.

I must tell you how good it feels to have finally found a good neurologist. I can't say it enough: THERE ARE GOOD, EVEN GREAT, NEUROLOGISTS OUT THERE!!!! Dr. C. and I discussed my possibilites, and he suggested that Avonex would be the best choice for me instead of Copaxone, and I agreed after his very informative explanation.

t quite sure why copaxone works, but it does. It is made up of amino acids, all of which occur naturally in our body. I hope I've got this all right- if not, I'm sure someone will correct me. The interferons and copaxone all have similar effective rates. I hope the rebif is doing good things for you.

I will be starting Copaxone shortly and I'm not really sure how it works. As a teacher, I get a flu shot every year. Can I still do that?

Last night I did injection number two, in my right arm without the nurse present. I was nervous but it went well! It stung after and this time I decided to try icing the site. It really helped and within ten minutes the sting was over. Also I noticed this morning that saturdays injection site is still sore but sundays is not! May be the icing for a few minutes helped with that. So now I'm just hoping that copaxone works for me!

Wow, thanks for such a thorough answer. I just read an interresting study on Copaxone too. It said that 92% of pts who started Copaxone and stayed on it were found to still be walking after 10 yrs. This is hopeful. It also said that they've discovered how it works too. It shuts on the monocyte's toxic cytotoxin message to the lymphocytes which is what attacks the mylen sheath. In mice it has shown to reverse paralysis.

I've been on Copaxone for a yr. I have had 4 systemic reactions where I had a rapid heartbeat, My face felt like it was swollen, I couldn't breathe. It happens to some people but since switching my injections around, I haven't had any trouble. I get a red, bee sting-like lump where I inject. It can itch for up to a week. The medicine seems to be doing ok for me so far per my neuro. Good luck with your injections. Take Care!

How do you determine whick injection therapy works best, by trial and error? My Neurologist gave me books on three of them: Rebif, Copaxone, and Avonex.

hi im on the Copaxone train to wellness to and i have the legg nots that arent going away and some pain i dont do under my arms i do the shot like u would a booster shot do to the swelling and pain and the booster shot way is working out great and less swelling and no knots at all whooo for that hips and tummy doing ok to its just my leggs thinking about doing the under sides see how that works out and about that diet thing all i can say is im going on one ive gained 20 lbs in 3 months and s

It appears that about 3% of people using it did have that possible side effect. This disease works on us in so many ways, it is possible you are one of those 3%. But also take a look at your lifestyle habits and see if perhaps something there might contribute to the problem. I've been on copaxone since Oct. 2008. Welcome to our corner of the web - I hope to see you around.

Started my Copaxone on May 24 and it was fine and had no pain to speak of injecting.

t know exactly how it works for people who do not have regular insurance but supposedly they have deeply the Rare Disease foundation to help in cases such as yours. good luck and let us know what you find out, ok?

t afford it. Now Shared Solutions has a discount program that works with your specialty pharmacy, so it should be much cheaper. But I haven't had a relapse all this time. I feel like I'm progressing - I seem to get a new symptom every week. But so far I've stayed healthy.

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