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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.
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.
921312 tn?1351077913 hi all i had my training last night and my first injection of COPAXONE and it wasnt bad at all all is fine only had mild spazem in right leg after shot but didnt last but a min or so and no pain did get the bump and heat but all gone this morrning now it just looks like a bug bite lol i cant realy feel my leggs so ill let u all know when i do my arms if thers pain as i can steel feel the under sides that stuff must realy make u sleepy cause i didnt get up at all last night to pee whitch w
695000 tn?1316136048 And I saw another doctor on Friday and I think I am going to get on Copaxone within the next two weeks. I was just wondering if anyone can tell me a little bit about it? How is the first time? Am I gonna feel sick to my stomach? Is the needle bad?!! Anything anyone can tell me to make it a decent experience? I am a bit scared of giving myself an injection everyday. What am I going to feel after? Should I plan to stay home for a few days? Can anyone help? Any advice will be appreciated.
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.
1637739 tn?1371688706 I started Copaxone two months ago and I am still having the lumps and itching for days after injections. My PA told me the lumps will most likely not go away. She asked me if I could tolerate it. Is this true for you MSers that have used Copaxone. Debating whether or not to continue these injections. It's not horrible but annoying. Kinda embarassing to itch my sites all the time! Im just scared to switch and then have to deal with flu-like symptoms with the other injectibles.
776614 tn?1265822754 They also send out ice/warm packs, neck wraps, travel kits for your copaxone and they offer nurse training as well. I hope you are able to get through to them and they can offer you all the same benefits that I've been lucky enough to have. Take care and stay strong...
Avatar m tn Hello mimsy and welcome to the forum. I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis, but glad that you are reaching out to others. That was probably the smartest thing I did when I was diagnosed last December. I started Copaxone early last February. The only side effects I have had are localized site reactions after my shot, such as welts, lumps, and bruises. The longest I have had a lump last is about a week, and that happened mostly during the first 9 months.
Avatar f tn I'm on copaxone. I have been on it since I was dx'd in Sept. 08. I have had no serious relapses since I've been on it and my recent MRI showed no increase in lesions or deterioration in existing ones. in fact, some of my minor lesions appear to have improved. Like Many, the injection routine becomes second nature. We just do it, knowing it is our best defense right now until something better comes along. how about you?
1453990 tn?1329231426 I said that given the safety record, relative lack of serious complications, and safety record I was considering Copaxone. He said that he agreed and many patients in the practice use Copaxone. He said that an additional benefit was that it did not require labs on a regular basis. He said he would fill out the paperwork today and have it faxed to shared solutions. No fuss. Pretty easy. Now I just have to wait for Shared Solutions.
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!
1831849 tn?1383228392 Teva is testing Copaxone at twice the current level. The results ore given relative to placebo. Nothing is said about results relative to current dose. http://www.nasdaq.
5373382 tn?1369738172 Be prepared for the injections hurting when you first get started on Copaxone, but do not have anxiety about it. There are things that the Copaxone nurse will show you that will lessen the pain. I've been on the medicine daily since March 2008--over 5 years. The medicine has made a difference in my MS progression. Please keep this in mind when starting the treatment and keep with it. At first, my husband did the injections every day for a year or two.
1936411 tn?1333831849 Sorry posted before I finished lol As for the air bubble she also said that the air bubble should always go in after the med so I am not sure if it is ok to do it first. Have you called SS to see what they have to say?
620048 tn?1358018235 I have been taking Copaxone since I was Dx'd but I have so many lumps on my body I can barely find a place to put my injection. I just had a nurse here to go over my procedure with me, we change my settings and I am hoping it will be better.
572651 tn?1530999357 We hold screening visits in Portland 2-3 weeks before each training program. For August the screening dates are July 25th-27th, and for October the screening dates are Sept 12th-14th. You have a 50/50 chance of attending the 10-day diet training at the beginning of the study and a 50/50 chance of attending the diet training at the end of the study. Fortunately, we currently have enough funding for the study to pay for the cost of travel (flight and hotel).
Avatar m tn Well, "shared solutions " called tonight and said that the Copaxone would be coming from "McK... Pharmacy". It is supposedly a nationwide pharmacy. Does anyone else get the Copaxone this way, via fed ex?? We are supposed to hear from them in a day or so to find out what our co-pay will be. I was just wondering if this was our insurance requirement or does everyone get it this way. Craig is pretty sad tonight.
Avatar f tn I've been on copaxone for 5 months now and I've noticed over the last week or so that the needle is harder to push through my skin. Could there have been a change in needle thickness? Or my skin getting tougher? has anyone ever heard of this or had this happen?
559187 tn?1330782856 Cardiologist on Wednesday after a severe adverse reaction to a Copaxone injection. The Copaxone people seem to think of this kind of reaction as rare and to just ride it out until it stops in about 15 to 20 minutes. I swear it felt like I was having a heart attack. Neuro said these types of reactions with Copaxone with middle aged people on the treatment, should be followed up by a cardiologist, since the reaction is like a vasospasm of the circulatory system.
Avatar f tn I've been on Copaxone - well, this coming Sept will be 2 yrs. My neuro at the time didn't give me a choice. He just said that he wanted to start me on Copaxone. I didn't disagree because I didn't want the flu-like symptoms as some of the other DMDs may have. Also, the injection is sub-cutaneous - not intramuscular. I think I might be afraid to take one of those. There is the oral DMD, Gilenya. However, I've read that there have been several death related to it.
Avatar m tn Hi, my wife has MS. Recently she has been prescribed Copaxone dispensed by the auto-ject pen. The first few injections were not pleasant, and she developed a welt with each of them. She has since been playing with the needle depth trying to alleviate some of the welting and pain. However regardless of how deep the needle is the welts come, and now they are staying for longer periods of time. Is this normal? Is there something she can do to find some relief?
Avatar f tn I am finishing my 3rd week on Copaxone tomorrow evening, and I have a question for those of you that have been using Copaxone for awhile. Does the horrible stinging after injecting ever go away? At 5'2, 71#s, I really don't have much body fat, and I'm wondering if that has anything to do with why, the stinging is so awful, and continues. Still grateful to be on it-just wondering if it will become less painful.
667078 tn?1316000935 One thing I am glad about going off Copaxone because of the PPMS is not having to deal with Medco/Accredo or Shared Solutions. I have spent my last year in phone hell. First the phone cue, then the electronic voice asking you to state your problem then not understanding it. Finally to get a human and have to go through all the questions to prove who you are. It is not over because after stating your problem you are transferred six times repeating your story each time.