copaxone shot

I wanted to get the flu shot too. Is it safe to get the flu shot like tomorrow and then start Copaxone in about 2 weeks?

I was surprised when I found out I had MS and was put on Copaxone right away. The shot is not bad at all. I still have reactions to it just about everyday but they are manageable. In May I will have put in a year. I will have an MRI in May to see if its helping. If not, I don't what to do. I really don't want to do the muscular shot. Ouch! Lol There is lots of info. here and don't hesitate to ask any questions!

Well, I started copaxone again today. I hope it works well. The shot isn't too terrible which is good. And thank God, no huge welts. So here's hoping I can continue for quite a while on this stuff.

t go away after being off the Copaxone we decided the two were unrelated and I started taking Copaxone again, last night was my first injection after the break. My question is - last night I woke up feeling like I had the flu, I was sweating, ached all over and had a massive headache. I know these are side effects of the interferons but has anyone had this while on Copaxone? I had no reaction like this the first few weeks I took Copaxone.

I get the flu shot and many others here, do as well. You want to avoid any of the vaccines that contain LIVE virus (such as the shingles) but the flu shot is not one of those. The flu MIST for vaccine use does have the live virus and you want to avoid that. The neurology world seems divided on whether the flu vaccine is important to us or not. MS occurs because our immune system is already over activity, and that may very well give us added protection.

Copaxone we decided wasn't doing enough for me so we started Avonex, I got my first shot yesterday. So far so good It doesn't Itch or burn like the Copaxone it is just like a little pressure when you finally inject and then it's over. I was amazed and huffing and puffin over nothing. I was more scared than the SQ but I'm happy and once a week sounds better than everyday. On the copaxone I got to where I would give myself a day off occasionally...

hi im on the Copaxone train to wellness to and i have the legg nots that arent going away and some pain i dont do under my arms i do the shot like u would a booster shot do to the swelling and pain and the booster shot way is working out great and less swelling and no knots at all whooo for that hips and tummy doing ok to its just my leggs thinking about doing the under sides see how that works out and about that diet thing all i can say is im going on one ive gained 20 lbs in 3 months and s

It goes away in an hour or two. The last shot I took I also started to break out with hives (not at the injection shot). There were not very many and went away within an hour. Should I be worried that this is an allergic reaction? I called the doctor and am waiting on a return call, but my work doesn't allow me to be very accessible and it was Friday. I am a little nervous about taking the shot tomorrow. Should I be concerned or is this normal?

I adjusted my shot to go deeper and put heat on it. No itchy red hard lump!! Thank you all so much for your guidance!

m so annoyed with myself, I realized tonight that I completely forgot to do my Copaxone shot yesterday. My DAILY Copaxone shot that I have been so conscientious about doing on a DAILY basis for the past 10 months. I blame the recent change in my routine - the whole 90 minute workout thing every evening. Not to mention my cr*ppy memory of late. So, can't turn back the clock, but wondering, how big of a deal is it? This is assuming I actually have RRMS and not Devic's.

It took close to a year for my body to stop reacting to my Copaxone shot. So the good news is it does get better. If you take the shot at the same time daily it helps. I also give my shots in the order you do the "Macarana Dance" to remember where I'm injecting that day. Lol. Each day of the week is designated an area. I'm glad you reached out to the forum.

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!!

Hi.. Last night was day 3 of the 40 mg copaxone shot. So I made it through my first week. Again, I manually inject and that's working well. No welts / rash/ pain... Last night however I couldn't sleep! At all! My heartbeat was slightly elevated, but I'm wondering if it's neves or anxiousness due to not sleeping. This am I awoke to flu like body aches. Mostly lower back.. Legs... Is this comin w/ copaxone? Is it maybe my body reacting to the medicine?

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"...

s relapses and remissions. I took my first shot of Copaxone today. (This is taken just under the skin) For those that do not know about this Disease Modifying Drug, this shot will have to be taken daily. I use to take Avonex, (once a week into the muscle) which is an Interferon Beta1A drug; for three years. The flu like side-effects never decreased for me, which is unlike what others experience.

I am on Copaxone. The severe burning does lessen over time and the ice packs after injection DO help with the burning. Also lessens the red welt that you can get. Can the stinging occur later on in the course of Copaxone? Yes. But knowing that it might happen seems to make it a little easier. Another note, when you alcohol wipe the skin, come back with another sterile piece of guaze and TOTALLY dry the area.

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?

Hello everyone. I gave myself my 1st Copaxone shot yesterday. I didn't even feel the needle go in (I gave it in my tummy)...and I didn't feel the medicine going in either. A few minutes after I was done though, I got a sharp annoying pain for about 15 minutes...and a little redness and a small bump. The bump went away shortly after and the area feels like I have bruse now (not bad at all). No funny reactions...Yeahhhhhh...It was a piece of cake!

I was diagnosed in March of this year, I just recently went off the betaseron and started copaxone. I am 42 and live in Virginia Beach, formally from Long Island, NY. My Mom was diagnosed with MS in 1970, she is doing well today at age 78, better then me some days. That is a brief summary of me, I am just wondering has anyone since being diagnosed gotten flu shots?? If so, does it cause any kind of flares afterwards??

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?

I'm 23 and I'm starting Copaxone in about 2 weeks. I wanted to get the flu shot too. Is it safe to get the flu shot like tomorrow and then start Copaxone in about 2 weeks?

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!!

s rationale with the flu shot? It is said if your health Is compromised in any way it would benefit you to get the flu shot. Having ms. Is that considered health being compromised? I read that getting ill, even a cold can produce symptoms. Can being really sick produce a relapse? Specofically a bad strain of the flu? They say there is no connection with Getting sick and ms. I find it odd as it is an immune issue. If we're overactive, wouldn't we on the whole, not get sick much?

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.

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