copaxone injector

I started taking Copaxone 4 years ago when I was diagnosed with MS at the age of 60 and I have been using the auto injector. About 11 months ago I went from the daily shot of Copaxone to the 3 times per week dose. All was going well until about 6 months ago when (for lack of a better word) I started having "misfires"...

The little bit of medication that seeps out, is not enough to where you are not getting your proper dose. Not to worry. I have this seepage all the time. Especially if I do my thighs. My thighs hurt worse with injections, so I try not to use them at all. Michael is right, do not use the auto-injector to do the thighs. It does make it hurt worse. The thighs do seem to bleed a little bit more than other areas.

t read or heard anything linking them to allergy to Copaxone. We do have a member here who recently stopped Copaxone because she started having frequent and longer lasting generalized reactions that got scarry. It doesn't sound like your reactions are allergic in nature or severe enough to mean you should stop taking Copaxone. Of course, only your doctor can really make that decision. Since the arms are harder than other sites to access, it wouldn't hurt to review your technique.

And ess, my darling lady, I too, would love to know how the injection went. I have had some injection site lumps come up using the auto-injector, so I went back to self injecting my Copaxone, which now only results in a slight rising of the skin. Seems to work for me. Hope the auto-injector is working for you. Did they suggest you put it on number "6" depth level? That seems to work better. But if you are real thin where you are injecting number 4 works just as well.

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?

I just tried the auto injector for my Betaseron and it worked great. To my surprise it did not hurt! It is getting very difficult to push the medication in manually so I think this is the perfect answer!

I've been on copaxone for almost 2 years using the auto injector. The first 6 months I walked around looking like I'd had a run in with a bees nest. Lumps, whelps, bruises, you name it. One time I had a bruise from my armpit to my elbow. And boy did I itch and hurt. The SS nurse told me to change the setting on the injector to 8 so the med goes deeper until it's absorbed. This worked like a charm. It still hurts when I take the shot, but now it's only for a few hours.

Just wondering how much do you ooze/bleed after you Copaxone injection.I keep thinking it should maybe just be a spot of blood. but it seems like it some times it keeps oozing. should i set the injector deeper?

I have started Copaxone. This is my third day. I was wondering if you could inject in slightly different spots on your stomach for every day? I know your supposed to rotate injection sites, could you do left and right ride of your stomach every other day or break up the stomach area into a quadrant and just rotate around the quadrant? What do you do on your schedule?

I am still waiting for the nurse to set up my auto injector. My wife also got diagnosed 2 yrs ago and started copaxone about 12 months ago(and she has done really well symptom free!). My symptoms are a lot worse, I am tired of waiting for the nurse to call me back and will try my autoinjector Tuesday. Just a side note ...I Hate needles!!!!!

I have a quick question for all you veteran Copaxone users out there. When my the nurse was showing me how to inject my Copaxone, she said that I should not get bruises. I have had slight bruises left on my arms and legs after my past 3 injections. Should I be worried? I have been getting a pretty big welt, about the size of an orange, and then the next day the area is bruised. Nothing major, but I just wanted to see if anyone had this experience. Thanks!

I have recently stopped using Avonex due to side effects and have done a lot of reading on alternatives. My neuro suggested Copaxone or Gilyena. I am leaning toward the Copaxone and am reaching out to you for your experiences with this treatment. 1. Side effects 2. Site reactions 3. Auto injector or not 4. Length of time on the med 5. Injection process (cold or hot packs etc) 6. Do you rotate sites 7. Any other info that may be helpful Thanks!!

Hello everyone, I hope those of you reading this post have had a good weekend? I was hoping to get some tips on choosing a dmd. I've recently been diagnosed with RRMS which has mainly been severe ON with milder symptoms elsewhere (so far!) Anyway, I haven't started a dmd yet because I'm trying to stop b/feeding my son first but I'm due to see the MS nurse in a couple of weeks, where we will make a decision about my treatment.

Hello! I am newly diagnosed and just this past week started on my Copaxone therapy. I have to tell you that I feel like a fumbling fool when it comes to this process. The nurse came and gave me her tutorial which I was OK with until I had to do it on my own. But all this pinch, no pinch, 90/45 degree, varying levels for the auto-inject is maddening to me. I mean, I did fertility treatments for surrogacy last year and they just sent out the meds and told me stomach or thigh.

Re: copaxone, do you have any trouble with med backing out of injection site?

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?

I'd suggest getting the Auto Injector for the Copaxone. Then you don't have to look at the needle. I don't mind needles at all -- grew up with a diabetic father and now my niece is diabetic so I see them all the time. But I've heard those that don't care for needles really like the Auto Injector.

I started the Copaxone 8 days ago. I prefer to do it manually vs the injector. I did work in the E.R. for the summer which was awesome! Now my last year of nursing school is here again and I can't wait to finish up! I hope life is treating you all well. I'll check in again soon. Take care!

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!!

Well I bit the bullet. I left yesterday w/ a Copaxone script. I'm waiting for Someone to call me and set me up w/ a nurse. I hope thid works. I'm scared. Scared of the panic attack type feeling that may wash over me. But I hope I can muster through it without adding my own anxieties. Anyway.. Much is said with diet/ vitamins/ excersise and treatment. However.. What are , if any, are complications with drinking red wine?

I switched to taking my shots just before bedtime, because this way I was NOT standing, walking or otherwise putting pressure on my legs after a shot, this helped. Also, I now give my thighs the injector out of the self-injector ( which I otherwise like quite a bit) , give myself the shot while standing and as a personal preference, I do not pinch the skin, I just ease the needle in and withdraw slowly. Stay away from the inner thigh completely.

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