Copaxone reactions - Multiple Sclerosis Message Board

LC33 · 06-16-2008, 11:09 AM

I am taking Copaxone and everytime I do the injection I get huge painful, itchy welts that last for 3 days. If I do not get a welt, I end up with a huge bruise. What does this mean? Could this mean I am injecting too deep? Does anyone know how to stop these reactions from happening?

Heather

Bearygood · 06-16-2008, 11:38 AM

Hi, Heather, and welcome. I do not take Copaxone but I can definitely tell you that injection site reactions are not uncommon. That and "denting" seem to be the complaints I see most often.

As far as the bruising though, I don't know. To be on the safe side, if I were you I'd put in a call to Shared Solutions and/or your doctor. It could be the way you're injecting -- if so, they can help guide you better and perhaps offer some tips. And in any case, better to be on the safe side.

Nenu · 06-16-2008, 11:53 AM

I've had both. It's part of the injection deal.

As far as I see it, it could be worse. Like the side effects that some experience on other DMDs.

Sometimes I get away with no effects beyond the burning. Those are small victories. But then today for example, I did my injection, went really smooth, no burn, and bam, bump under the skin in that area. Quite a large one too

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I don't panic about this anymore. It'll go away eventually!

kimpossible67 · 06-16-2008, 12:21 PM

Mine started like that, too but then got worse. I called SS and the nurse came out and agreed I was injecting the right depth and I was having a reaction. Mine were hot and huge. My neuro promptly took me off of Copaxone. My welts didn't disappear for months and it has been over a year since my last injection and I still can see the permanent mark where the last few were. If it continues, or gets worse, call your SS nurse and have them come out to look at it. One of my closest friends has MS too and the same thing happened to her, her lumps never did disappear totally.

LC33 · 06-16-2008, 01:54 PM

Did your neurologist put you on another medication after taking you off of Copaxone because of your reactions?