copaxone hair loss

i have had some hair loss as well going on 3 years with copaxone you might try this it works for me started it when i went threw cancer treatments on the night before you wash your hair put extra virgin olive oil in your hair be shore to rub it into your scalp then comb hair front to back then right to left make sure all the roots are oiled then if need be put on a cloth hair cap and go to bed in no cap then be sure to use old pillow case on pillow wash hair in the morning hope this helps

Hello there, I have been on Copaxone for 2.5 years....and I did have hair loss begining of this year...I didn't even think it may be Copaxone...I just cut my hair really short....have been eating very healthy lately...so my hair is growing back pretty thick again.... Not much help, ha?!

I was wondering if anyone has experienced hair loss from any of the injectable medications for MS. I've read that it can be a side effect.

I seem to be loosing a lot of hair, but I am on a lot of other things so who knows. I have had hair loss before. My hair got so thin that I cut it off. It has grown back and is pretty thick again, so hopefully this hair loss phase is temporary.

Thanks, Candy. I am NOT looking forward to hair loss (hope I'll be one of the lucky ones). Sorry to hear that you're deadling with the side effects. I've heard a lot of people swearing by Biotin to combat the hair loss, but I haven't done any research to see if there exists any unbiased substantiation of those claims. Have you tried anything to fight the hair loss, and if so, have you had any luck?

Hi everyone. I'm new to ms and will be starting copaxone soon. I like to reaserch as much info as I can on any drug I take before I start so there are no suprises. Believe it or not, I am more concerned about weight gain than any thing else. I have literally struggled with it all my life. I am 50 lbs over weight now an can afford to gain an ounce. I've read where cushins symdrome is a side effct, oddly enough, it was a concern earlier with my weight issues.

Hi! I am sorry for all of you that are also suffering hair loss. As if we don't have enough to deal with! My family thought that I was making a big deal out of nothing until I washed my hair and ran my hands through and came away with a full hand of hair. We are not talking your usual hair loss here!

I have noticed hair loss, and an increase in acne around month 3. Others have stated that those side effect lesson or go away after the 5th month. Good luck. Hope everything gets better.

They no longer talk about remissions. I will be on chemo the rest of my life. I am still riding and walking the dogs. The next chemo I go on in February is going to be rough and once a week. I will lose my hair again. I have liked having hair. People can't tell I am sick. I am hoping for five years. It will be four in May.

Hello. In 2016 i was diagnosed with MS and i'm taking Copaxone .For 2 weeks now i have this disturbing pain on my left side of the head and if i touch my hair it feels like somebody is pulling it hard.Another symptom is itching skin at times and sensible leg skin an touch.Can it be the Copaxone or another lesion in progress???

In Feb 08 I began taking Copaxone for MS. Shortly after I began using Copaxone, the right side of my tongue went numb. I initially stopped taking the Copaxone to see if it would resolve itself. It didn't and I continued with the Copaxone. The right side of my tongue is still numb, the numbness on the right side of my mouth has resolved mostly but now I have the most horribly dry mouth. I have tried everything--even so much as sucking on a mouth full of vinegar.

t know about the weight gain either as my understanding is that copaxone would be more likely to cause weight loss rather than gain but I'm not an expert! Just wanted to share my own experience of copaxone.

After 12 months of therapy on Copaxone, I show no new lesions, slight decrease in size in older lesions and only minimal brain volume loss. I dread to think of what the MRI would look like had I not been on Copaxone. I believe, as I understand it, that the Interferon drugs are more apt to keep the brain volume loss in check more effectively than the non-interferon drugs. Correct me if I am wrong.

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.

I had a box of Copaxone, delivered about a day before I decided that I was done with Copaxone. I had to throw it away.

m on Copaxone, Celexa, Nuvigil, and just finished up a round on 1000mg of Medrol for an exacerbation. I started both the Copaxone and Nuvigil three weeks ago. Could these be causing the weight loss? Could it simply be because, now that I'm on Nuvigil, I'm awake again? lol...now i'm not complaining...I love that I'm 130 now and, heck, I wouldn't mind dropping another 5, but it just happened so quickly that it just seems like something isn't right.

Hi, I was diagnosed 2 years ago in September. I have been taking Aubagio for almost 2 years. For about the first 6-8 months I had mild diahreha (sp?), and hair thinning. It all leveled out and my hair grew back! I don't have any side effects now and I'm glad I stuck with it. Good luck!

I started my Copaxone this week and I have a trillion questions. So far I've had mild to moderate injection site reactions with some stinging, redness, and large, softball size welts that disappear in about 4 hours. Is this how it will always be or will I adjust to the medication and eventually not have much of a response at all? It really isn't that bad, so I guess I can easily live with this. I was just wondering.

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.

Low iron levels can cause hair loss. You might want to get that checked.

I'm losing hair too. Not in clumps but I clog the drain once a week from my hair loss. And all my friends said their hair was so full and healthy during pregnancy and after lost some. I get a ball of hair during evey wash and its not normal for me also my scalp itches like crazy and I don't have bugs lol o had my husband check lol!

It started freaking me out so my hubby looked it up and said the number one cause of hair loss in women is pregnancy...

I lost a ton my first pregnancy. I was taking OTC prenatals. This time around my doc recommended prescription prenatals and I haven't had any hair loss or breakage this time. And bonus, the prescription prenatals are free with Affordable Healthcare Act!

Especially after combing my hair,there is a ton of hair in the sink. However my hair seems to be growing as fast as it falls out so I have thickness still. Someone told me to drink more milk and I find on the days that I do I see less shedding.

It makes me depress everytime i see how plenty of hair i loss. I tried every hair fall shampoo but none of those worked. I don't wanna comb my hair anymore.

Is Anyone experiencing hair loss during pregnancy I thought I was Going to have this really beautiful hair but is not working out that way does it mean that I'm going to have a girl?

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