1 large bump for 24 hours on 1 injection site

Nenu

For some reason, other than the typical injection site reaction (burning for 20ish min), I don't have side effects using Copaxone, except on my right thigh.

I've done 2 injections on this thigh, and each time the area injected remains a huge bump (that's kind of tough) for up to 24 hours after the injection.

This only occurs on this 1 site.

Anyone else experience this as well?
_________________
Dx RRMS March 5, 2008.

RedSonja · Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 6:50 am Post subject:

Yes. I don't inject into the front of either thigh, nor into my upper arms. Else I get big bumps, like mega-wasp-stings.

Fortunately there is plenty more of me to inject into, especially fat bits!
_________________
Bibo ergo sum

msmything · Getting to Know You... Joined: May 18, 2008 Posts: 24

Thighs are my nemesis. They seem so fat to me yet they don't have enough fleshiness for the shot. i go shallow, yet i can have swollen ITCHY sites for up to 3 days. I found the reaction to be way less when I reserve my thighs for days I know I won't be doing alot of walking. I think the fabric rub intensifies the rx.
back of my arms can get a bit reactive as well, but all in all I gladly take these rxs. rather than the interferons.

Nenu · Posted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 10:29 am Post subject:

Well, I learned my trick that helps.

Pressing with the cotton ball for 30 seconds after injection. No more gigantic bump afterwards!
_________________
Dx RRMS March 5, 2008.