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Avatar f tn I've been recently dx with RRMS and started on Copaxone 3 days ago...Yesterday I had 3 episodes in which I choked on my drink. This wasn't just a situation where it went down the wrong piipe but was actually choking and inhaled the liquid into my lungs. These all happened at work and really scared not only myself but also my boss and regional manager. I have also noticed an increase in the need to "clear my throat" or cough over the last couple of days but am not sick.
1678656 tn?1369233818 This can happen with Copaxone, and it did during the first year I was on the medicine. One, like the one you had, was more apparent than the other reactions. I told my neurologist, and he thinks I was injecting in my blood stream. He gave me some tips to avoid doing that again, and for the life of me can't remember what they were. Maybe someone on the forum does know.
1713150 tn?1314467342 Hello everyone! I Haven't really been on here much lately. Just going through some new changes in my life. I'm doing well, how are you guys? You all are always in my prayers and I hope all is well as can be! :) I started taking Rebif almost 2 months ago and haven't had any problems with it, except a new kind of fatigue coming around latley like the day after I take it because I take it at night right before bed. And I know this has more to do with the MS than the DMD, I think.
1936411 tn?1333831849 Hello all. I was just diagnosed with RRMS last week and my doc is recommending Copaxone. I've been trying to do my research to the best of my abilities through Google scholar and the various websites out there, but there is so much information it's a little overwhelming. I know many of you have been through this and may even have experience with Copaxone itself.
Avatar f tn I just started copaxone a little over a month ago (diagnosed 3/11) I'm still having symptoms & haven't felt better (getting worse over time; the symptoms started in my legs &are now in my arms) but I'm learning to take better care of myself & manage things :) I'm really impressed with this group & happy to be here. Thank you for your reply to my question.
Avatar f tn Lulu has asked me to give more details about the swallowing/esophagus problems I've been having intermittently. First I'll say that I'm no expert on this, and that not long ago Quix described the tests, pretty excruciating for her, that were done on her esophagus and stomach, as part of a big digestive system workup. I certainly defer to her personal and medical knowledge on this subject, and hope she'll correct any erroneous assumptions here.
Avatar m tn Hey, Good to see you. I realize that you likely have a life and can't be here all the time, but I often wish for your input on stuff. My doc and I discussed the NAB test, which he says costs about $800) when I was having a flare up in January. Once the antibody forms, the immune memory for it would be very long, probably lifelong, and it's titer would only climb. That's how the humoral (antibody) system generally works.
Avatar f tn Thanks for your post. I think you made a good point about putting feelings aside and really listening to what your doctor says. I think that if people shop around enough, they will find a doctor that will do what they want (Kanye West's mother comes to mind), but it is important to realize why a doctor does or does not want to do something. Interestingly enough, I had the exact opposite issue.
382218 tn?1341181487 This mechanism of action may be in addition to the established anti-inflammatory role of FTY720 that is mediated by the reduction of inflammatory immune cells, called lymphocytes, from reaching the brain." (from http://www.msrc.co.uk/index.cfm?
Avatar f tn m having issues, but I have only been on Copaxone for a couple of months. It can take 9 months for Copaxone to provide any reduction in relapse rates. I'd say having a stable MRI is great. That is where I want to be with my DMD. Fingers crossed.
1983221 tn?1333506185 t go away after being off the Copaxone we decided the two were unrelated and I started taking Copaxone again, last night was my first injection after the break. My question is - last night I woke up feeling like I had the flu, I was sweating, ached all over and had a massive headache. I know these are side effects of the interferons but has anyone had this while on Copaxone? I had no reaction like this the first few weeks I took Copaxone.
1469703 tn?1372041476 //www.ehealthme.com/ds/copaxone/hallucinations,+mixed "On Aug, 31, 2013: 9,277 people reported to have side effects when taking Copaxone. Among them, 5 people (0.05%) have Hallucinations, Mixed." the most recent was one person in 2011. It would be difficult to prove hallucinations were a side effect of copaxone, based on those very small numbers. There are no withdrawal symptoms from going off copaxopne.
382218 tn?1341181487 because this study, like many others, was supported by the drug co. that developed, produces, markets and distributes Copaxone. So I guess we take the info with a grain of salt, and hope that the study was designed appropriately and objectively, and that results are reported accurately and ethically. If so, and the encouraging results are repeated in future studies, then it really would be great news for Copaxone users.
1979418 tn?1432135441 I have never heard of this side effect from copaxone and not sure how it could effect your cycle. Anyway, I had a hysterectomy way back when so I couldn't have this symptom regardless. Sorry.
1678656 tn?1369233818 Did they tell you that you had optic neuritis? That was my first flair as far as we know. I've had it 3 or 4 times. I don't remember. I went on prednisone a few times and it worked every times. Lately, for the past few months off and on, I've been having jumpy vision. It gives me pretty bad migraines. I get migraines very easily so I'm on daily meds for that as well. It seems to work well but it doesn't stop the things that trigger my migraines.
Avatar m tn Hello, I am sorry that I am saying this, I was pre-diagnosed with ms that was recently confirmed not ms. I am sorry that I had the news that most of you reading this will not hear. However I had accepted the diagnosis and was prepared,to move forward with my newly found life. And as a result almost a year of injection copaxone treatment ms that I don't know what to do with. I hate to throw it away but am not sure if I have another choice. Does anyone know of any other options?
5373382 tn?1369738172 Started my Copaxone on May 24 and it was fine and had no pain to speak of injecting.
Avatar n tn Hi Ali. I can tell you my experience with Copaxone. I was just diagnosed in Dec of 07. I haven't been on any other MS med. I was put on Copaxone. In those 3 months I struggled with depression, sleeplessness, gained 10 lbs and had terrible dark circles under my eyes. It completely changed my personality. I took myself off it and finally after 2 weeks am starting to feel like myself again and have dropped the weight and the circles under my eyes are gone.
Avatar n tn Copaxone is made by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. For more information, visit the Copaxone website, or call Shared Solutions at 1-800-887-8100.
1168718 tn?1464983535 But, I have just recently wondered about a question about weight gain. I am paranoid about gaining weight, and for some reason have not really thought about this issue when discussing the DMD's. I was actually relieved that someone finally is doing something about my situation. Anyways, what my question is ...... Has anyone experienced weigh gain, and if so, how much is expected?
Avatar n tn Anyone out here using Copaxone? And if so for how long. I think I am going to try it, and was interested in some first hand information. shots, side effects, if you think it is working, etc. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
400099 tn?1282954864 I am SO glad that you posted this...I have noticed (just started Copaxone about 5-6 weeks ago) that I do have changes in my tastes. In fact, not long after I give myself an injection, I notice a strange taste in my mouth, almost like thiere is increased saliva production. This is probably TOTALLY my imagination... Yes, there are injection site reactions. I was getting BIG welts when I injectied with the auto-injector. I decided to try an experiment and go back to self-injecting.