Copaxone fatigue

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1396846 tn?1332459510 I wouldn't think the copaxone is related to your fatigue. You have been pushing the scheudle with your mom and school and life in general. Plus you had a serious delay in even starting a DMD and getting the dx of MS. If the fatigue lingers, consider calling and see if you can get in to see the neuro sooner, ok?
Avatar f tn I have noticed my fatigue is soo much better since I started on copaxone...I have so much more energy ...is this common with copaxone??? Has anyone noticed there fatigue to be so much better?? I even went back to yoga---which I love but was always to tired to go---so far I took class sunday and went back today. What ever is causing it I hope it lasts....
Avatar n tn I was on Copaxone 20 mg daily for about 4-5 years. I didn't really improve, but didn't seem to get worse either. Then I went to 40 mg 3x weekly. I had worse injection site reactions, which I didn't like, and was frustrated that I wasn't getting better, so I stopped altogether. I'm thinking of going back to taking Copaxone, but I have moved to a state with poor access to appropriate medical care.
1713150 tn?1314467342 t had any problems with it, except a new kind of fatigue coming around latley like the day after I take it because I take it at night right before bed. And I know this has more to do with the MS than the DMD, I think. I was just wondering if someone could tell me the difference between Rebif and Copaxone. I thought that all DMD's were Interfurons. I'm just confused and I am trying to learn about all of this since I was just dx'd in May with RRMS.
1396846 tn?1332459510 It could be the new fatigue med or it could be Copaxone. Here's a link to the WebMD site that talks about Copaxone causing heart throbbing or pounding & several heart related symptoms. http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-321-Copaxone+SubQ.aspx?drugid=321&drugname=Copaxone+SubQ&pagenumber=6 I've been having issues with my heart. And I'm not for sure what it's exactly related to just yet. I had a holter monitor last Fri for 24hrs.
Avatar f tn I have only been on Copaxone for a couple months. Does anyone else have hair loss? I had very thick hair and now it is thinning, I am pulling out several handfuls a day. My hairdresser was shocked at how thin it has gotten. I had heard this could be a side effect of the Copaxone. I am hoping it is temporary!
400099 tn?1282954864 Hey all! I'm back once again. LIke a bad penny I keep turning up. LOl. I've been battling a major exacerbation. Had 3 days soluMedrol IV and while my legs could once again hold me, still alot of other stuff I'm dealing with such as increased pain, crushing fatigue, brain fogs. Saw neuro today and he is putting me on ritalin 5 mg twice a day for the fatigue. I'm a little nervous about that but I read the archives and sounds like it might help.
Avatar f tn I asked if they had plans to study it in conjunction with Copaxone, but they said no. I did feel a little guilty at the end of the evening. There were probably at least 75 people there, all eating for free. I'm sure that Teva could have given a few months worth of Copaxone to someone who doesn't have insurance for the cost of the dinner.
1028689 tn?1254441334 he immediately took me off Rebif for 30 days, and started me on Copaxone. Copaxone has had numerous studies and all the studies proved that Copaxone doesn't increase anxiety. I urge you to let you Dr. know about this as soon as possible, because Rebif continued to make my depression worse even with an increase in my anti-depressant. I was having very unhealthy thoughts and they just continued to get worse. Unfortunately with Copaxone the injections are daily.
2288403 tn?1339564728 My doctor recently prescribed me Nuvigil for my massive fatigue. Any bad side affects anyone has been having?
Avatar f tn Ive been on Copaxone for 5 months now and 2 months in had a mild flair of symptoms then it went away. It was trigeminal neuralgia for 3 days then it went away for 3 days then I was hit with extreme fatigue for 3 days where I had to sleep. I developed jumpy jerky arms and legs but medication helped this.
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.
Avatar n tn Anyone out here using Copaxone? And if so for how long. I think I am going to try it, and was interested in some first hand information. shots, side effects, if you think it is working, etc. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
1396846 tn?1332459510 Thank you Alex, I have to say, I think that my legs are giving out on me tonight. I am not going to freak out though because as I always say, we never know what tomorrow may bring so we need to enjoy every moment of every day. I am really hoping this passes by tomorrow but I have a feeling it isn't going to, this could explain the added fatigue I have had lately. Extreme fatigue is usually a sign I am going into a relapse.
1396846 tn?1332459510 leg pain and gate issues. The nurse said that Copaxone doesn't normally cause more fatigue and told me that I should call my neuro Monday to see if I am starting into a relapse. That is the last thing I need right now but it is part of the wonderful world of MS. The pain in my leg and hip are getting out of control. I can't walk more than 20 feet without feeling like my leg is going to give out and my hip feels like it is going to snap.
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.
1396846 tn?1332459510 I have a neuro appointment today. He wants to discuss how the Copaxone is working for me. I can be happy to tell him that now that I am injecting manually it is going wonderful :) I am so happy it is working. Copaxone is the only DMD I was considering due to the low side effets but with the autoject and the site reactions I was getting I was going to talk to him about switching but for now I am content with Copaxone.
12832842 tn?1448728801 Copaxone is one of those drugs that's supposed to make the immune system less active. You won't see an immediate change on your MRI - in fact, you won't see much of a change in the first three years. What the doctor wants is for you to have inactive lesions - lesions that show no inflammation. The body will heal itself in time. Copaxone is going to have some generic equivalents very soon.
195469 tn?1388322888 When I had a Neurology appointment the other day, my Neuro and I discussed Copaxone's efficacy verses the Interferons. She told me that it was once thought that persons with mild MS disease, were all placed on Copaxone. She said that a study was done, paid for by the makers of Rebif, to determine if Rebif or Avonex were better at treating MS than Copaxone.
246236 tn?1275478902 How are you doing on the Copaxone? Are you adjusting any better? Just was thinking of you and wanted to check in.
12832842 tn?1448728801 m still not treating yet, but I believe my next visit w/ my neurologist will lead to the start of copaxone. It's taken me some time to even admit I have it. And some may remember I'm scared of the mess and the side effects. I was hoping diet and excersise would control the triggers.. But I'm realizing it can't controll progression.
Avatar f tn ve also had really bad fatigue that lingers all day long. Also, I start Copaxone next week before I leave and that has me a bit anxious as well. If anybody has any help or suggestions, I'd really, really appreciate it. Thank you and hugs to all.
667078 tn?1316000935 This is delicate but I am having my first period on copaxone and I am having MS symptoms coming out my ears. Fatigue, left side numbness, left side fasciculation. Weirdness in both eyes. My brain is beyond fog. I was going into the Library and thought someone's car is running. IT was my car, in Park but with keys in it running. The ovarian pain is unreal.
1207048 tn?1282174304 But isn't fatigue part of MS? That is one of the biggest complaints so now I am confused lol So sorry you may be looking at a second dx, keep strong and keep us posted.
Avatar f tn I have had increased symptoms of fatigue and in recent weeks a tingling along both of my legs, my feet hurt and I am having alot of back pain that sort of circles around. Should I start with my PCP to see if it is my back or go straight to my neurologist? I am on Copaxone, but I was off of the shots for 6 mos prior to this last MRI for insurance reasons.