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Avatar f tn I was advised not to use it but I certainly will if I can afford it. Plus, what are the other benefits of using copaxone othr than slowing down the formation of new lesions. Will I get my energy back? Will my concentration get better? Any info you kind folks have will help me very much.
Avatar f tn I started 3 weeks ago and have not noticed a difference yet. Copaxone is supposed to take 6-9 months to see any benefits. 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.
Avatar f tn Hi, Is anyone else having problems getting their Copaxone injections thru their insurance company? Typically, I call mine to re-order then they call me the next day to schedule it for overnight delivery. It's been over 2 wks since I ordered mine so I called to check on it. The rep at Cigna say the price has increase dramatically so they're either not for sure if they'll pay now or they're in talks with the Copaxone people. Are they giving me the run around or what?
776614 tn?1265822754 Does anybody have any info on their experience trying to get Copaxone assistance thru Shared Solutions, and the NORD application? I'm scared enough of starting the treatment, but the uncertainty of waiting is drivng me bonkers!
Avatar f tn Initially dr prescribed Gilyenia and it was denied by insurance. Then he submitted Copaxone 40. It has been over 3 weeks and we got word today that it also was denied. Shared solutions couldn't tell us if they may perhaps approve the Copaxone 20. I'll be calling the dr in the morning. This is frustrating. I know this prob pretty common but I hate that the insurance is limiting what meds a patient can take. And we have good insurance, or so we thought. You too???
Avatar m tn I use to be on my parents insurance and didn't really think that my MS was all that bad and then I started thinking more and more and it's bothering me know that I cannot get my copaxone for the MS. I have a little girl that cries cause well I am going through some issues that I didn't go through before and I just don't know what to do.
645390 tn?1338555377 They will accept what the insurance gives, and will not expect any more from the patient. The nurse said, the rest of the injectables will follow (Copaxone, Rebif, Avonex). They "always" follow each other to stay competitive. That is a GREAT thing.I hope she was/is right.
645390 tn?1338555377 Ok, today is day 5 on Copaxone. It hurts...bad. I have "heard" it is just supposed to hurt for a couple of weeks, and am curious if this is true for most? I also know someone who has been on it 6 months and still has pain from the injection. After the shot it burns immediately and feels like a hornet sting for about 2 hours. I get a large red bumpy blotch that is there for a couple of hours and the "after" pain is for a few days.
382218 tn?1341181487 I just had a brain MRI to check on the progress or lack thereof of Copaxone benefits. When I first started the Copaxone I had 12 lesions in the brain. Non-enhancing lesions. On this MRI it was noticed that I had minimal "volume loss" since last MRI. I also still have on the average of 12 lesions, with a couple shrinking in size. So if you asked me whether Copaxone seems to be effective, I think it probably is. I have had two relapses since starting the drug.
1981227 tn?1336328438 So to start off, friday after two weeks of eye pain in my left eye my vision went blurry. Ended up at the optham and he Dx Mild Optic Neuritis. I was late to work on tuesday because of this and I told my boss. I had to go to the Dr and I have mild optic neuritis (ON) but I'm ok. I'm an idiot. I was totally trying to hide my MS and should of known because my boss is an MD she would think of MS because of the ON. So she comes back and wants to look in my eye.
Avatar m tn On a more positive note, I get to start Copaxone in a few days. When I reviewed my symptoms I was told that there are severl drugs that can help with symptoms like stress/anxiety, walking, etc. But she held back giving me anything because I take so many meds now. Well she did give me some detrol to help with uinary problems. She wants to wait and see how I do with the Copaxone before adding any other drug. Good logic.
Avatar m tn Scientific data supporting the claimed benefits of neutraceuticals are not always available as they are for traditional pharmaceuticals since nutraceuticals are not regulated as drugs. It should also be noted that rigid quality control standards are not required for nutraceuticals and substantial variability can occur in both the potency and the purity of these products.
Avatar f tn I read an article that suggested "those that work full-time and mothers of young children" prefer Copaxone. If this is the case . . . why doesn't everyone start with Copaxone? Why is my neuro recommending interferons?
Avatar f tn ve already applied for medicaid cash assistance and food card but my sister was telling me i should do some research because given my situation i should qualify for more benefits like free diapers and what not.
338416 tn?1420045702 Took my Copaxone today, for the first time in six months. I've been off it because I couldn't afford it. Well, after my leg started acting wonky again, I went to the neuro and told him I was ready to get back on Copaxone. (This was when I still thought the copay was $75, like last time.) Then we started the process of financial assistance....
Avatar f tn ve heard some people call it their magic elixir. They were extremely happy with the benefits. I had an okay experience on it. I think I may have posted about it previously. I hope it helps you feel better.
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.
2288403 tn?1339564728 I have been on Copaxone for about two weeks now and the only complaint I have is that there is sooo much pain after the shot. I have a pretty high pain tolerance and this makes me want to stop taking it. Does the pain ever stop? cause I don't know how long I can take this.
Avatar f tn First of all, welcome to the forum! There's quite a few people who take Copaxone in the forum. I've been on Copaxone since March 2008, and the medicine has helped to stop the attacks. There's no withdrawl symptoms or anything like that when stopping the medication once you've started it. However, stopping all disease modifying drugs may set yourself up for attacks and decline in your health. Have you been recently diagnosed?
7463086 tn?1391008763 I know that all of this is really scary. I know from the reading that the Copaxone is an older med with good benefits but the Gilenya is newer with better benefits. The side effects scare me with everything. With everything that I have been researching and the medical knowledge that I have obtained from school....well I'm terrified.