Hi Katie,
I just read your latest post in response to Jenny's question about Copaxone. I see that your shot doesn't hurt until after the injection. Do you put something over the site when you withdraw the needle? A bit of the medication leaks out of the site when you pull the needle back. It is VERY irritating to the skin. If you hold your finger over the spot, or a DRY cotton ball or tissue, it will keep the medication from touching your skin. That will probably help with the redness and pain after the shot. Don't use the alcohol swab from before. Alcohol will make you bleed more.
Hi, It is so nice to talk to someone else thats's on copaxone. The pain from the injection comes just after the needle is out. I put a cotten swab, or tissue (what ever's handy) on the site right away, but have noticed a stronger sting if the med. leaks out. I also find that sometimes ( almost all the time) when I inject my legs, I have a very had time bearing wieght on that leg for a little bit. I'm guessing that the shot is going into the muscle. How long have you had MS, been on copaxone, etc.. would love to hear your story.
It feels like I have had MS forever. I was diagnosed about 10 years ago - in high school. My first symptoms started in childhood. I have been taking Copaxone for three or four years now.
Honestly, I stay away from shooting in the legs altogether. There are enough other spots, and the legs can hurt! Shoot in the tummy, and in the butt. Those are the easiest.
Are you very thin? You need to go into the softest, fleshiest parts you have.
And are you letting the medication come all the way to room temp? I take it out before bed and shoot in the morning. If it is even the slightest bit cool, it can be more painful.
Just remember, the body was not designed to accept sharp objects like needles. Your skin is never going to like it. It's just not natural!
