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Has anyone else, who's on Copaxone, experienced slower healing of cuts and bruises? This may apply to other DMTs too. Thanks!

A MyMSTeam Member asked a question 💭
Sewell, NJ

Have noticed that cuts, bruises and burns tend to take a long time to heal completely. I'm not diabetic or pre-diabetic either.

September 30, 2019
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Members discussed whether slower healing of cuts, bruises, and burns is linked to Copaxone or other DMTs like Tecfidera, Gilenya, and Aubagio.... Read more

Members discussed whether slower healing of cuts, bruises, and burns is linked to Copaxone or other DMTs like Tecfidera, Gilenya, and Aubagio. Several members shared that they experienced slow healing and easy bruising across different medications, with many concluding it may be more of an MS symptom than a side effect of any one drug. A recurring theme was the importance of talking to your neurologist, advocating for yourself, and a few members mentioned that taking vitamins like D3 and Biotin helped support their healing.

A MyMSTeam Member

I'm on Tecfidera and I've noticed slower healing of cuts/wounds.

October 1, 2019
A MyMSTeam Member

I am on something other than Copaxone, but yes. I burned my hand on the oven maybe three weeks ago. Just a 1/2 inch if that, and it just went away a few days ago. I wasnt as diligent with Neosporin, as maybe I could have been, but I also have thought it takes cuts and burns longer to heal with or without ointments, etc.

September 30, 2019 (edited)
A MyMSTeam Member

I’ve never had that drug, but our immune systems are shot so it could be that. I get loads of bruises but can’t remember where they come from Love and. Hugs H xx

September 30, 2019
A MyMSTeam Member

I use icy hot before and after injection and it has done me good, I use to get them alot but I have been doing better with the brusies

November 6, 2019
A MyMSTeam Member

I'm not on that medication. I heal slowly and bruise easy. Just thought it was me. I don't have diabetes just poor circulation from MS

October 1, 2019

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