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@asht1994 

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asht1994

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Hey everyone. I have been on copaxone for the past 6 weeks and for the past few weeks the injection sites are becoming very bruised, really lumpy, itchy and very painful and it’s becoming very uncomfortable. I was just wondering if anyone else has had this problem and if anybody had any advice for me! I go to see my consultant and ms nurse next Tuesday but was hoping people could give me some advice until then to put my mind at rest Natasha x
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@Stumbler
@Stumbler
 

@asht1994 , this is a common problem, although the injection sites should heal quickly over a couple of days. It's the reason for discipline rotation of injection sites. Use the Forum Search function (magnifying glass, top left) and search for Copaxone, to see other Member's experiences.

@MiaPi
@MiaPi
 

Hello @asht1994, I have commented this in the past: What I have found that helps with the Copaxone skin side effects quite a bit is Arnica gel (I prefer the gel over the cream). I just put a generous quantity of it on the affected areas daily and it does make some difference. Especially after a warm shower when the pores of the skin are open I feel it sort of acts better(?) Hope this helps, MiaPi x