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Avatar f tn I did my 1st injection last night. SS nurse was concerned that my lack of body fat wouldn't allow me to use the Auto-ject,(down to 71#s) but we set it at 4, and I injected great. No immediate reaction. But woke around 4:00 this morning with a headache and neck ache. Has anyone else had this reaction, and does it go away after you are on the Copaxone awhile? Can't bear light.
Avatar f tn I was on Copaxone for 18 months and I did not suffer any hair loss Check with your doctor or call the MS nurse in his office. You can call the Copaxone nurse line and they could verify weather or not this is a side effect.
Avatar f tn Hello, I started copaxone 4 weeks ago, after the first week I started to get flu like symtons so I phoned my ms nurse who told me that she didn't think it was the copaxone and to carry on with it. After a couple of days the flu like symtons disappeared and I was left with big reaction sites and big lumps under the skin, I showed my ms nurse who said they were bigger then normal but yet again to continue.
Avatar n tn Hey, Katie - an IPIR is an "immediate post-injection reaction." Shared Solutions says that this can happen when the injection goes into a blood vessel. Quix says that there are blood vessels all over the place, and it's impossible to avoid going into a blood vessel! So it must depend on the size of the blood vessel. If you follow the recommended injection sites, always inject into subcutaneous fat, and avoid scar tissue, then you'll minimize your risk of an IPIR.
1936411 tn?1333831849 I have been on Copaxone for a little over 2 years. I have some slight lipoatrophy issues, including some difficulty injecting into my arms (resistance against the plunger). But I've kept at it since I've had good MRI results. Tonight I couldn't get the plunger to move at all. It wouldn't budge, even after I tried pulling the needle out a bit.
Avatar f tn I use Copaxone as well. Your Shared Solutions nurse is your best resource (even more so than your neurologist) so I would give them a call and inquire.
1983221 tn?1333506185 I'll start with the bad - I started back on Copaxone and it's been H*LL! When I first used Copaxone it was a breeze, not issues whatsoever. This time the pain from the injections is extreme and I have fist size bruises all over my thighs and tummy! I hate it! The good news is I went to see the Optic Neurologist this week and she is wonderful. I've never met a Doctor who takes such care to make sure I understand everything that is happening to me.
Avatar f tn I use copaxone and my shared solutions nurse says its not uncommon to have to take one area out of rotation. I can't inject into my things either. If you've played with depth (the nurse over estimated how fat I was) with no improvement, it's possible to set up a new a new schedule with the nurse. Just give them a call.
382218 tn?1341181487 I sought your advice on Novantrone, as my neuro had stated that this would be the next course of action, if Rebif is unsuccessful for me after a further period of labs and re-introduction to the med. I had asked him if I could try Copaxone after Rebif, and he was very specific about expressing concern about my active MS course and not wanting to take more time to wait and see if Copaxone would work for me, meanwhile more neurological damage may be occuring.
1936411 tn?1333831849 My injection training nurse comes tonight, so I'm officially going to start Copaxone. Woot! I woke up this morning with a nasty sore throat, which tells me I probably also have a nasty cold to look forward to this weekend. Blech... Starting Copaxone with a cold won't be a big deal, right? My understanding is that Copaxone does not work by lowering the immune system the way that some of the other DMD's do... But just wanted to toss the question out to you guys for an expert opinion.
Avatar f tn I am taking a 6 week break from the Avonex and will be starting Copaxone at the end of April. I actually have two questions: 1) Has anyone taken a break from their medication for that long (and if so, any consequences) and 2) Has anyone switched from Avonex to Copaxone, and if so, how did you do? I still after all these years lose a day on the weekend due to the side effects of the Avonex and am hoping that will not be the result with Copaxone.
1710955 tn?1309446473 Hi all! Its been awhile. I hope all is well with everyone. Yesterday I started copaxone. I've had 2 injections. One each arm. Since then when I wash my hands I have this burning sensation when the water hits them. Has anyone else experienced this? Is it the copaxone or just a new symptom/flare with the ms? Thanks in advance for the comments!
Avatar f tn Hi everyone. Just want to ask you something. Has anyone used cortisone with Copaxone together? is it ok to take the both at the same time??
Avatar m tn I have never had a flareup last this long and saw a web-sight where some had quit Copaxone because of the same reason and got better then resumed taking Copaxone and started the same symptoms. I have been off of the Copaxone for two weeks and have not gotten better therefore I am going to start taking it again. As far as how long it takes to be out of your system no one knows! Shared solutions and pharmacists don't know either.
Avatar f tn You may very well be allergic to copaxone. Read your material for allergic reactions. I was using copaxone I did have a itch at the injection site and a lump that lasted for days sometimes weeks. Blistering I never experienced.
1396846 tn?1332459510 Went to see my family doctor today and since starting Copaxone my blood pressure has been dropping but not to an extreme until today when I went to see her and it was 92/60. She said that the med I am on for my fatigue should increase my blood pressure so she wanted me to call my neuro to see what he wants to do. I of course put a call into him but not really expecting him to return my call any time soon lol.
Avatar f tn i have been on copaxone for 8 days now and been having really bad headaches is this a side affect ti the medicine.it so bad where i dont want to do anythig all day and thats not me i have been feeling a little depressed lately too i am 21 married with 2 children i cant. Be in bed .
1207048 tn?1282174304 From all indications, my appointment with my neuro on the 9th is going to be to pick a DMD. I can't see any other reason why he wants my husband there too. I'm pretty sure I'm going to want to start copaxone. My insurance covers it, with a note of "prior authorization" needed. I've never had to deal with a prior authorization medicine before. Is it just the doctor tells the insurance about the diagnosis then they review the Rx request?
1168718 tn?1464983535 Hi guys, this is a question for us users of Copaxone. I am wondering if anyone knows the reason we have to pinch up our skin before doing a manual injection? I am asking because some of my sites are easy to do that, but some are not. I have just been injecting , like anyother needle, and my reactions are minimal. Am I doing something wrong? With the Autoject, the reaction sites were just to sore, and lumpy, and I'm trying it this way..... \\\\\\\\So, what do ya think??? Thxs...
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).
Avatar f tn I have had reations similar to what you have experienced. The SS nurse I spoke with today said it is a reaction to Copaxone and the new prescrbing info from April of this year DOES list the chills, fever , etc to the copaxone in 3% (If I remember correctly) of patients. I have just spent the last two days miserable after waking in the middle of the night with chills and a a fever which only served to aggravate the pre-existing bone pain in my legs.
1181494 tn?1264381915 Has anyone using Copaxone experienced after a few weeks of normal injections, large red bumped up hot itchy spots where they have done their shot that lasts at least 5-7 days in each injection spot? This started after my third week of using Copaxone and it occurs in every injection spot available and has been going on for 2 1/2 weeks. The Shared Solutions people aren't much help. Hoping I could gain some insight from someone here! Any help is greatly appreciated!
5373382 tn?1369738172 Started my Copaxone on May 24 and it was fine and had no pain to speak of injecting.
1896537 tn?1381900009 I thought I would just check in and say hi though and see how you guys are all doing? Oh my other reason for posting is to say I am STILL waiting to start copaxone despite seeing the neuro back in early May! Basically, he's delaying things for some reason and I'm battling to find out what's going on.