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A MyMSTeam Member asked a question ๐Ÿ’ญ
Huntington, NY

Hello all, I started Copaxone today and I used the auto injector for my first shot! Does it usually hurt more with that oppose to manually doing it? Also does any other side effects happen besides the site reactions? Like the next day?

December 11, 2015 (edited)
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A MyMSTeam Member

I've use to manual inject and it destroyed my tissue (skin) then I was introduced to the auto inject seems to be nicer to my skin

December 17, 2015
A MyMSTeam Member

It takes about 8 months for the copaxone to be fully in your system. I have no new lesions and the old ones are shrinking according to my last mri.

December 13, 2015
A MyMSTeam Member

Hi. I use the autoinjector. Started medication in September this year. I get quite bad injection site reactions that swell and itch for a day but they don't stop me from doing anything ๐Ÿ˜Š does anyone get hot and then cold for a few hours on needle nights? Good luck - hope the reactions settle for you soon.

December 13, 2015
A MyMSTeam Member

Yeah I did get a lump and very red and it itched!!!

December 27, 2015
A MyMSTeam Member

So far I have not had much of an issue. The only problem seems to be on my stomach where I tend to o get bruises. Maybe pushing onto my chubby belly to hard. LOL.

December 17, 2015

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