syringes and armpits

connieb · Family Member Joined: Oct 21, 2006 Posts: 90

Does anyone bring their Copaxone syringe to body temperature by holding it under the armpit for a few minutes before injecting? I seem to remember reading some posts saying that this practice helps with site reactions, but of course I can't find them right now.

Lizzy · Getting to Know You... Joined: Feb 22, 2006 Posts: 14

i do that if i forget to take it out the night before - i also try to take shots out of the fridge 3-4 at a time so they are ready to go. Also depends on where i am shooting - some places much more sensative than others.

gracie · Newbie Joined: Nov 02, 2006 Posts: 7

I don't have much experience at this but I find that the syringe doesn't feel much warmer when just left out so I warm it by holding it in my hand for a while before injecting. This was suggested by my MS nurse and she did say that it'd help with site reactions but I'm still having them but it's too early for me to make any judgements (only 2 weeks).

Never considered the armpit for heating the syringe though, that might do an even better job so I'll give that a go!

oreo · Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 8:28 pm Post subject:

I'm on Rebif, but that is exactly what I do and I have very little site reaction issues. I never really expected to find a pratical use for an armpit. Just goes to show you.
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Catherine_The_Great · Newbie Joined: Mar 26, 2007 Posts: 6 Location: Northridge

one of the things to settle site reactions is to warm the viles up for four days or more and it's supposed to help with site reactions.

I've kept it out for a few days and it's made things a lot better and a lot easier.

Catherine

TammiGF · Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 4:59 am Post subject:

My DD (newly diagnosed) has started warming them under her arm. She told her neuro this yesterday, and the woman a disapproving, distasteful face. Glad to know others of you have found this a convenient way to warm it up, too. It seemed like a good practical idea to me. Thank you for the suggestion to keep it out a few days before injection.

philippa · Newbie Joined: Nov 17, 2007 Posts: 2

My neuro nurse said that Copaxone would sting less if it were at room temperature. I'm guessing that what's really needed is blood temperature.

Now I'm - er - generously endowed around the bust, and tuck the syringe underneath a breast - the nurse didn't seem to object, and it certainly gets the syringe nice and warm. Only thing to watch is that when I take it out I have to be sure that the cap doesn't off!

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daverestonvirginia · Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2007 9:58 am Post subject:

I just did it last night. Forgot to take out a dose the day before, so under the arm for couple minutes, seems to do the trick.