I've been taking Copaxone for about 10 years. I started off with the 20 mg daily dose and found it very hard to inject myself every single day! Now I take 40 mg injections 3 times a week and it's so much better. The injection hurts most of the time but I guess I'm just used to it. I haven't had any bad side effects other than a lump, itching, and some soreness at the site. I haven't had any new lesions either but I have had 3 new exacerbations in the last four months. I didn't want to take any of the interferons because I don't want to feel sick. I think the Copaxone has been a good choice for me. I hope you have good luck with it too.

I just got dx in March at 53 and started Copaxone in April, no real probs, small amount of nausea at first (only lasted a few min when it happened. I have started putting the ice pack on the site before shots and barely fell them. Hope it works for you!

That's awesome. No two people have the same reactions to meds. Different strokes for different folks

This is the beginning of my 3rd week on Copaxone 40mg. I was nervous because I never wanted to give myself injections but I use the autoject so I think that helps it not seem so bad ( for me at least). The needle doesn't hurt me, it's the medicine. I haven't had the more extreme effect- just small and medium lumps, slight redness....but it depends of the site. It's better after 15-20 minutes (for me). I still don't like doing it but what can you do? The Copaxone people are so, so, so very nice. The RN that came out for the tutorial and everyone I've spoken with on the phone have been nothing but nice and helpful and that makes the experience better. Good luck!

Been on Copaxone since 2009 with no problems.