I will be starting copaxone soon... What should I expect? What are experiences of those on copaxone?
I use the copaxone tracker app on my iPhone. I tried the auto injector once I amazingly put it together wrong said screw it and just stabbed myself. It goes into the fat like butter!
I have been on Copaxone since diagnosed in 2010 and it is working great. Just remember to stay away from your belly button area and use the injector with the shot. Your MS nurse that comes out to show you how to inject will explain everything. Keep your sense of humor, your going to be great!
Sucks to remember. You have to do it on time. Keep damn good track of your sight levels. I now have tissue damage because I lost 57 pounds and never changed my settings. The medicine works great tho.
@A MyMSTeam Member I have been using Copaxone for 10 years and have remained pretty stable. The tissue damage is bad. I was really thin for my entire life..2 years ago I gained weight..the injection sites are awful. Everywhere you shoot yourself the fat under the skin dissolves eventually..making divots all over. KalynFrances is right.
I think it is similar to what liposuction does as the fat will not come back but it finds any place to go but the injection sites. Not noticeable for the first while..but eventually...
Always rotate sites to inject.