Copaxone reactions

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1373769 tn?1278603610 For some unknown reason, I find my thighs display the grandest reactions to Copaxone injections. But it doesn't happen every time I inject there. It goes better if I warm the area to be injected for a few minutes beforehand and ice it afterwards. I don't have to do that at all when I use other sites. I also make a special effort to completely relax my leg when I'm injecting the thigh or hip.
Avatar f tn I am just finishing up my 2nd month of Copaxone. I had increased site reactions starting at about 3 weeks, and now they are mostly calming down again. Some spots are better than others. My stomach has very little reaction. My arms and hips I'll get a hive & lump, sometimes discomfort, but that goes away in about a day. My thighs are the worst and not only sting and have lumps, but I get bruises there also which can last weeks.
Avatar f tn Hi and welcome, I don't if there are any copaxone experienced users still posting but i know we've talked a lot about copaxone site reactions over the years, so i went looking for some past discussions that might be helpful for you.. http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Multiple-Sclerosis/Copaxone/show/1585503 http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Multiple-Sclerosis/Copaxone-site-reactions/show/1387310 http://www.medhelp.
400099 tn?1282954864 Anyone on copaxone, anyone have their tastes changing? Putting on weight? Just wondering, things taste a bit strange since copaxone.
5373382 tn?1369738172 Ive been on copaxone for 6 months now. I have only gotten 3 site reactions - my skin would bubble up and turn all white and red. All three times happened using the auto2ject. I find using the auto2ject is more painfull. So i started doing it manually for all site's. I am starting to get so sick and tired of these daily injections, but hopefully my MRI on July 2nd will come back with positive news. Hope all is well with everyone!
1181494 tn?1264381915 These types of reactions are very common in Copaxone early on. I had reactions like this for probably a few months. Then I noticed the reaction was less and less. For me, I noticed more of a reaction when I used the AutoInject device because the medicine went in so quickly and hard. The medicine kind of pooled at the top of my skin because it didn't have a chance to absorb. Also, check to make sure you're not injecting too shallowly.
Avatar m tn I've been on Copaxone for 3-4 months now. I don't really have anything to add that db hasn't already said about the site reactions and effectiveness of it. I will say that from my own experience with it, I'm happy with it. My sister was on Rebif, and had flu side-effects. That's why I'm taking Copaxone. Other than the site reactions, and a very very mild post-injection reaction (face became hot and flushed), I've not had any problems with it.
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...
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.
400099 tn?1282954864 Well, it looks like I can't take copaxone. I get injections site reactions the size of soft balls. Fire engine red and itchy for an entire week. What do you do when there is no DMD that you can take? That's the boat I'm in now. Copaxone was really my only hope as far as a dmd goes. I can't do the interferons because I also have lupus. (in lupus, your body makes interferon) I'm open to suggestions.
1816210 tn?1327354884 Recently, I posted that I only had injection site reactions to Copaxone- but that has changed. I have taken a few days off, because of severe headache, nausea, and HUGE injection site reactions. They seem to keep getting bigger the longer I take the injections. The pain wakes me up, if I happen to roll over onto one. My neuro says the headache and nausea are "normal" as are the reactions I have been having.
620048 tn?1358018235 I'm on it, but don't take it everyday as it causes large red raised welts, and insomnia...I'm one of the lucky 10% that gets insomnia from it. lol But my doc is ok with me having it every few days because it's better than not being on anything.
Avatar f tn The longer I take Copaxone the less and less severe the site reactions were. Do I still get small lumps? Yes. Does it still sometimes sting? Yes. But I also stopped using the alcohol wipes all together and do my shot after I shower. That helped alot with the injection site reactions. Another thing that helped the site reactions, was to self-inject, instead of using the auto-injector, which seems to "slam" the skin, making the shot worse.
1396846 tn?1332459510 With the autoject the worst spots for me were my arms and thighs, never really had a problem with my hips and belly but everyone is different with site reactions, while others have no problem with site reactions. I wish you luck with Copaxone. Well my neuro appointment went well. He told me he is proud of me for losing weight :) that made me feel real good. I told him that I switched to manual injections and that has helped me a lot.
1168718 tn?1464983535 I was on Copaxone and had to stop due to it lowering my blood pressure, I didn't have any reactions to coming off of the med though wasn't even warned that there would be. Good luck with whatever you try next, my body doesn't agree with medications, I have been through Copaxone, Gilenya and Avonex, not sure what I am going to do now. I am sure you and your doctor will come up with the right therapy for you. Good luck!
Avatar f tn I've been on Copaxone for a year and a half. I have had probably 6 "reactions" in that time. Not all of them were the full-bown reaction that they warn of, altho I have had that and its awful. My question is..Is it ok or normal to get a huge hive-looking thing from the shot? It seems to only happen in the arm, but the welt is as big as my hand. It goes away after a while leaving a nickel sized red spot. It itches like crazy.
790496 tn?1315615657 I have been on Copaxone a month. I would wait until the nurse comes to start. You practice on a rubber thing injecting. It can be a little shakey and overwhelming at first. I had a hard time pulling the trigger the first few times. You might want reward yourself. I eat a piece of chocolate after wards. Everyone is different that is why they can't predict reactions. The reactions are because your body recognizes the drug as alien.
620048 tn?1358018235 The commonest cause would be drug allergy. Immediate post injection systemic reactions can occur in about 10% of patients using copaxone; symptoms may begin within minutes of injection and usually spontaneously resolve within 30 minutes. Copaxone is antigenic, and may possibly lead to the induction of untoward host responses. You may have to go for drug testing before the injections.
1040373 tn?1273687488 I've had two reactions in the first year or maybe year and a half on Copaxone. I haven't gotten them again, and I've been on the medicine for nearly five years now. One of the reactions was very mild and the other one my face got red and my heart pounded for about 5 minutes. I didn't panic, I just sat down on the bed and let it go away since I was warned that they are not serious and it went away. I really like Copaxone. I no longer get any injection site reactions at all.
1045086 tn?1332126422 Tomorrow is the four week mark since I started Copaxone. In general it has gone pretty well. The novelty has worn off though and I sometimes catch myself in an internal dialog about how long this routine will last. HERE'S MY QUESTION. It seems that lately I have noticed more of a lasting reaction. The welt and sting are pretty much the same most days. What's worse is the lump left behind. They used to disappear in 24-48 hours.
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.
Avatar f tn Ess, do you still take Copaxone or did you switch to something else? I have been using Copaxone for about a month, the reactions started about 1 1/2 weeks ago. EXACTLY as you describe. Neuro says keep taking it, and I am taking Benadryl every day, the cream and pill. 2 days ago I tried not using the autoinject. Slightly better reactions. I think it is deeper and that is better?! Just curious if u are still on Copaxone.