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I get hives about every other week on Copaxone. Luckily they're not too bad - so I just ignore them. I've even gotten them on the bottoms of my feet. Been on Copaxone since April 2005 after two Tysabri treatments. My dr. says the hives are unrelated to MS or Copaxone -- but I never had them before.

Just piling on to concur with the others who have had Tysabri infusions - I just had my first infusion 2 days ago. Took about an hour & another hour for observation. I had a very slight headache afterwards - but I honestly think it was due to the fact that I had to drive over 2 hours to and from...

Yes -- My insurance covers Tysabri as a medical treatment - not a prescription. As a result, I have no co-pay (!). I've just had my first infusion & will be posting my experience on the Tysabri users thread.

Stoli -- Thanks for the book suggestion -- I ordered it because I'm an info junkie too. I apologize for waiting so long to respond to your post. I've been travelling & I hit what seems like a brick wall at the end of each day. I use all of my energy at work. I guess I'm still trying to figure ou...

Hi -- I was just diagnosed with RRMS last week & stumbled (no pun intended) upon this site. I'm looking for some book/reading suggestions so I can learn more. I'm 42 years old, female, married with one pre-teen daughter. On the executive team for a fast-growing company - have to travel a lot. Sy...