Copaxone injection tips

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Avatar f tn First off, welcome to the forum! You ask a great question. You might find some tips here from an older discussion found here. http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Multiple-Sclerosis/COPAXONE/show/957226 The first six months I was on the weekly injection (Avonex), I took acetaminophen/paracetamol 30 minutes prior and at recommended intervals for the 24 hours post-injection (to head off the common 'flu-like symptoms' side-effect associated with that particular drug).
3162052 tn?1345047012 I was on copaxone for three months. Some of the obvious tips include making sure the syringe is at room temperature, use the ice pack and the heat pad as it feels good, let the alcohol dry before the injection to eliminate the sting. Pick a time of day that works for you and stick with it - a lot of people keep theirs in the bathroom and inject when they are getting out of the shower.
382218 tn?1341181487 I am on Copaxone. The severe burning does lessen over time and the ice packs after injection DO help with the burning. Also lessens the red welt that you can get. Can the stinging occur later on in the course of Copaxone? Yes. But knowing that it might happen seems to make it a little easier. Another note, when you alcohol wipe the skin, come back with another sterile piece of guaze and TOTALLY dry the area.
1323278 tn?1298122488 I have read/heard a few tips regarding the injection to avoid pain/lumps. Any other tips anybody would like to share? Also, I am taking the medicine with me for about 8 weeks of travel. Anybody would like to share trips as to how to travel with the medicine/customs/etc.? Thanks for everything!!!!
5373382 tn?1369738172 Hi! I started copaxone in January of 2012. I don't think the injections hurt, but I may have a high threshold for pain. I still get inflammation at the injection site on my legs but that's cleared if I take benedryl before I do my injection. I assume copaxone is working since I havent had any symptoms since October 2011 ish...
1983221 tn?1333506185 I am going to assume that you know all the injection tips of heat and ice and Tucks/witch hazel on the injection site to help with pain and swelling. But those are more for the lumps that form. I am trying to remember if I heard conversations about bruises - that is different. Are you using the autoinjector? If so, perhaps the settings are wrong (I would guess too shallow, but I'm no medical person.
Avatar f tn t know about the sensation of having a heart attack being caused by an alcohol wipe after the injection. It sounds silly so who knows maybe it is true. I do remember from my days on Copaxone something about not wiping the site after the injection but I think it was to avoid more of a skin reaction at the site. Oh well I just really wanted to congratulate you for getting through your first injection!! Good job the first time can be a bit scary and now it's behind you.
450140 tn?1317947304 Now on to being proactive with the therapy - I hope you will do well with the copaxone. The injection training should be of help to you and there are lots of people here on copaxone will to share aditional tips (including me). For now, just take some time to absorb this confirmation of what you've known for a long time.
1983221 tn?1333506185 Never had a problem with copaxone other than injection site reactions. Still get those after a year.
1040373 tn?1273687488 OMG I thought these Copaxone injections were no big deal. Now my sites are itching like crazy! Today my arms are driving me crazy and I did those injections last Thurs & Fri. Shared Solutions told me to call my doctor for a topical cream suggestion. I'm waiting for a call back but the nurse said I may have to switch medications. After ALL I have been through with the insurance nightmare and applying to NORD to get the Copaxone.
400099 tn?1282954864 Anyone on copaxone, anyone have their tastes changing? Putting on weight? Just wondering, things taste a bit strange since copaxone.
Avatar f tn They all have the same success rate - 30% fewer lesions and 30% less disability. Copaxone is a sub-cutaneous injection, so it's a smaller needle. It's why I chose that drug over the others. I think it's all about comfort level.
1373769 tn?1278603610 I just started copaxone last Thursday......it doesn't seem to sting as badly anymore afterwards so that is good. Sometimes I get a huge red welt afterwards and usually goes away in maybe an hour or so, but this morning I injected my left thigh (kinda inside fatty part-as I have big thighs) and it has been over 5 hours and the redness is all gone but it is still raised up and about the size of a 50 cent piece. Anybody get this issue? Should I be concerned?
1760800 tn?1406753451 I just started Avonex this week and it was by far a better experience for me than copaxone. Copaxone burned and left nasty irritated injection site welts. The only side effect I had from Avonex is that I was a bit tired. I took the pain relievers and didn't have any bad side effects. I just recommend taking it easy. Oh and the injection itself didn't really hurt at all.
771085 tn?1268010265 Also if you end up with bruising, pain while injecting, or lots of red marks at injection site, do not hesitate to call and talk to a rebif nurse...they have tons of tips and tricks to make the injection and post injection syptoms go away. As far as injection training I believe Rebif contracts with nurses, so they will find a visiting nurse from the closest city from you to come out and assist you with the training.
1637739 tn?1371688706 I’ve noticed members here post a common pattern with Copaxone injection site reactions. There seems to be an initial 'honeymoon' period that lasts a few weeks. During that time, we each seem to think we are one of the fortunate few who aren’t going to experience much for site reactions. Unfortunately, it appears our bodies use this time to ramp up defenses against Copaxone and/or the preservative contained in the solution.
Avatar f tn The only thing that I notice with Copaxone is the injection site reaction. It does burn. Sometimes I get a welt, a lump, or some hives (all of which are normal for this drug.....). If you use an warm compress before injecting and a cold pack after it really helps. The drug company should send someone out to show you how to use it and explain all of the side effects. I know what you mean about finally knowing something but still feeling kind of helpless. I have been there myself.
Avatar m tn Hi. I've just finished the titration stage and am now on 44 dose of Rebif using the rebismart. As the dose increased I've had really bad stinging like a bee sting when the drug starts going in. I'm starting to dread the injections already. I would be very grateful for any tips to reduce the sting as I'm a newbie to this. Many thanks, Sue.