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Copaxone

So I was diagnosed 3/1/17 and they are starting me on copaxone and I'm scared to death. Anyone on this medication please comment below and tell me about your experience. Please and thank you in advance. - Alisa
@Gemma87

I was on this when I first was diagnosed (2013) but had to switch to Tecfidera due to a relapse in March 15. My understanding and from my own experience is that there are no major side effects. Yes it takes a bit of getting used to with getting your head round with doing injections and you have to make sure your injections sites stay smooth but overall i found this a good dmd! If the capaxone worked for me i would go back on it tomorrow if i could. Initially you will find that the injection stings and leaves a bee sting like lump but this heals after a few days. (You really do get used to it and a good tip is to do the injection before bed so when you wake up in the morning the sting/itch has gone.)The sting is not as bad as it sounds and it gets less stingy each time you do it. Another good tip to reduce the sting is to make sure you let the injection warm up to room temperature after you take it out of the fridge. Good luck and i know its easier said than done but try not be scared of this dmd as I found it the more pleasent one to take xx

@als12

Thank you so much! I really appreciate you responding! ❤