copaxone shots

Amy, I'm on copaxone and it is sub-Q - I don't know about tips to make the IM injections easier. Have you talked to your doctor or the mfg about this problem? I would check with them and see if they have ideas.

My wife noticed a difference after about 6 months with her shots. Glad you are feeling better. Only bad thing about the shots for me is the stinging for a few minutes afterwards. Except for the one time I pressed to hard and hit a muscle in my back. That one hurt for a while.

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.

Six months into my treatment, I am finding my Copaxone shots to be going surprisingly well. No longer a need to pre-warm the site, no need for ice afterwards. The severe sting and burning is gone. The temporary redness/bumps are goine within a day or two. One thing I am doing more consistently is injecting deeper with the autoinjector. I now adjust it to 10, the deepest it will go. I make sure therer is enough flesh to go into so I don't go too deep.

I am on Copaxone and have only been on it for a month. The shots themselves aren't bad at all and depending on what body part I am doing its not bad either. My biggest complaint is the stinging and welts on my arms. The everyday thing doesn't bother me, I will be purchasing the travel bag for the summer get togethers since I do my shots at dinner time. It really is easy especially with the autoject.

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.

i had no problems with the flu shots and copaxone.

I have not heard of people staying at home for days after their daily shots. Unlike Avonex, Copaxone does not have flu like symptoms, but even with the symptoms after my shots, I did go to work the following day. Just think that even though you have to do it on a daily basis, it will improve your chances of having less relapses and your condition will not progress as fast as if you were not getting any treatment at all. I hope I have helped you even if it is a little.

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

My neuro suggests using witch hazel on the injection site immediately after you do the shot. You can buy Tucks medicated pads - yes, the ones for hemmoroids (sp?) - keep them in the 'fridge where they will be nice and cool. You might try that and see if it helps. If you don't want to spend the money on the Tucks, you can but a bottle of witch hazel and keep a container of cotton balls soaked in witch hazel in your refrigerator. It does the same thing.

I just got off the phone and the process has been started for the copaxone therapy. I really appreciate all of your advice. So anybody have any advice for someone about to start copaxone???? lol Don't mean to sound glib but i feel a sense of humor is the only way to get through the day! Thank you all!!

the change is due to copaxone has run its course i guess. that is, relapses are still coming, speech/word issues are still with me, and the "run over by a truck" symptoms were with me most of the winter. VA neuro suggested i go with rebif. so i'll give it try yes good to see you too. ps: after almost a year since diagnosis, the VA got around to giving the exams for MS secondary issues and they still are fighting not to give me a VA exam for cog/speech/mem secondary issues.

Her doctor told her that when she stopped her Copaxone the lesions had pretty much returned to the state they were in before starting the shots. Then they progressed further as if no time had occured while she was taking Copaxone. So she was worse than she had ever bee. When she started the shots again there was only mild relief from her symptoms but she did not regain the motor abilities. THAT SCARES ME EVEN MORE! Has anyone noticed the immediate return of symptoms after missing a dose?

I've been on Copaxone for over two years and have never suffered from a bad taste in my mouth. Thank God. Love food too much for that. However, I also take IV solumedrol 1000mg a day for three days straight and that definately affects you taste for about a week. Tastse like you are eating old pennies. The only thing that helps for me is Jolly Ranchers. I hope this helps.

I have MS, and recently switched from Copaxone shots (on for 5 1/2 yrs) to Tysabri infusions (I've had three) due to slow decline. I have a flu shot every fall and was wondering if I should have one this year since I'm on a new med.

I noticed lately that when I inject my copaxone, the site bleeds more than it used to and I am having a more pronounced reaction in terms of itching and length of uncomfortability. I know that itchiness is a side effect as I have just commented on another post. Then I realized I should out the bleeding question out there. I will follow my own advice and ask my doctor tomorrow. Thanks.

Hi there, I'm on Rebif, but remember my nurse mentioning watching out for the sun and we weren't discussing pseudoexacerbations from heat - just the meds. I can't remember her exact words, but believe sun sensitivity was a possibility. Since they are totally different meds, I'll have to do some research into the instances sun sensitivity and DMDs. The dizzy is concerning, and I think you should mention it to the Dr.

I just got the approval from insurance for Copaxone. They are shipping it Friday. I need to make an appointment for my Shared Solutions nurse to come help get me started. I have received a lot of information from the Copaxone people. It is starting to get overwhelming. I finally just put it away and decided to wait for the nurse to come out. I am really scared about giving myself a shot. Anyone have any tips on this?? Is this overwhelmed feeling I am now getting a normal feeling?

After giving myself injections of copaxone for 4 years, I find it more and more difficult to find a spot not already damaged. What is the solution???

d switch back to Copaxone and try to be more diligent with the shots. Were you doing the manual or autoinjector shots? Maybe if you were doing manual, you can switch to autoinjector. I tried the manual injections and they weren't for me - I was so afraid each time. And I refuse to take Gilenya. There are too many side effects, plus the risk of death. I already have problems with heart racing and low blood pressure. It sounds like Gilenya is taking away from your quality of life....

Your body should be settled into the routing with the copaxone since you have been on it over 9 minths. I went through a stretch of the shots not bothering me at all. Then I hit a stretch last summer/fall where each one stung and I had hard welts. Now since early winter all of that has stopped. Go figure! And I have been on copaxone for over 2 years. Be sure to let your doctors know that you have these significant welts - small ones are different than the ones you describe.

So I just started Copaxone yesterday and injected my stomach, stung for a bit but otherwise okay. Today my husband injected my left arm and its been an hour and it still hurts like crazy and my arm all the way to my fingers feel almost numb? Does anyone know if this is normal and if so how long it usually lasts? (or was the injection done wrong?

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