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I just started Avonex this week and it was by far a better experience for me than copaxone. Copaxone burned and left nasty irritated injection site welts. The only side effect I had from Avonex is that I was a bit tired. I took the pain relievers and didn't have any bad side effects. I just recommend taking it easy. Oh and the injection itself didn't really hurt at all.

). The booklet says something like 60% of people get site reactions and a painful sting when injecting, but it seems to me everyone has these side effects. Maybe those that don't suffer don't post. Anyway please post me some info and encouragement.

I have a question for all of you Copaxone users. I did my third injection today. The first two days i did them I had a small bump/welt that went away rather quickly. After I did my injection today 1st it stung like no other 2nd I got a welt that is almost covering my arm. Is this normal? Should I call Shared Solutions or just let it go a while. I can honestly say that the first two injections went so smooth I was happy with them.

Just read that the FDA has approved Copaxone to be given at a higher dose 3 times a week as apposed to a lower does every day. This med is one that I was considering starting for treatment. Does anyone have any thoughts or informationabout the dosage or even the medication?

Hi guys, this is a question for us users of Copaxone. I am wondering if anyone knows the reason we have to pinch up our skin before doing a manual injection? I am asking because some of my sites are easy to do that, but some are not. I have just been injecting , like anyother needle, and my reactions are minimal. Am I doing something wrong? With the Autoject, the reaction sites were just to sore, and lumpy, and I'm trying it this way..... \\\\\\\\So, what do ya think??? Thxs...

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Hello, I have to try Rebif before my insurance will consider me for an oral DMD (since I've already been on Copaxone). I don't know too much about Rebif. I do know that it's an interferon and can cause flu like symptoms and I think it's intramuscular injections. Do the injections hurt? Do you do the injections or does a nurse come out and give the injections? Are the injections in your legs? How often do you have to get the injections?

Hey all, We have our handy go-to DMD User lists that gets bumped from time-to-time, but I've been thinking us regular users haven't discussed our therapy with each other lately. As regulars we typically provide input to new users, and don't discuss what we go through after years of using. Have you come across any new obstacles physically? If so, how did you overcome? Mental obstacles? Are your MRIs stable? And, what of your relapses? Any trends?

The Copaxone rep called me yesterday to discuss my refills. I have some questions that maybe some of you can answer. She asked me if I was was still taking Copaxone or a different MS drug with Copaxone, or instead of Copaxone. In the 8 months I've been on Copaxone, I've never been asked this question before. I know the new pill is out, but is anyone here taking the new medicine? and if so... does it work, do you like it? why did you choose to take this?

I would think you'll be fine. I think we've all hit blood vessels a few times. If you want to check prior to injecting the medication, you can reverse the 'plunger' just a tad before you push it in. If it draws blood at that point, you've hit a blood vessel and should pick another spot. No blood, you're grand. Intravenous drug users call this 'flagging', except hitting the blood vessel is what they're after.

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If so, and the encouraging results are repeated in future studies, then it really would be great news for Copaxone users. Anything that may change the course of the disease for the better, is something we would all welcome! www. medicalnewstoday. com/articles/148146.

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I have used Avonex for years, and I consider it a “success” because my condition has not deteriorated and I haven’t had a relapse in years. But you will find Copaxone, Rebif, and Betaseron users that will tell you the same thing. On the other hand, others take those medications and still face significant disease progression and/or find the drug side effect intolerable. Many users of newer oral drugs also find success, although those drugs have not yet stood the test of time.

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'm currently doing Copaxone. I would consider switching if I started having relapses or more/worsening symptoms or found that it's really not helping. I've only been on it for two months so we will eventually see how it's working. I don't mind doing the injections and am feeling better after my last flair. It seems to be working and I'm willing to stick with it until I'm sure something else would definitely be a better choice for me.

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