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Hi everyone! Im curious if anyone else has this problem...prior to using Copaxone I was on Avonex and had no problem losing weight. After I had my baby I immediatley went on Copaxone and ever since have been unable to lose more than 10 lbs.....I work out 3X a week...and even hired a personal traine...

When I was on Avonex I had to have blood tests every 6 months...however with the Copaxone my neuro hasnt sent me for any testing of any type. Is there any type of test that I should be getting while on this medication?
Thanks

If someone asked me it wouldnt bother me...after 7 years Im finally to a point where Im ok talking to others about the impact MS has on me...plus Im a pretty open person. On the other hand, before my dx, I would never have thought of asking someone that question...now though the thought has crossed ...

That is great news!! I can honestly say my best 9 months with MS were when I was pregnant! I actually forgot I had MS for a while there!

Congratulations again!!

Dawn

I would be happy with $100 a month....my co-pay is $260 a month.... it sucks. I seriously can think of a lot of other things I would rather buy for myself with that money than 30 injections!! LOL

dawn

Hi... I ice before and after....and I bruise a lot. :( It happens whether I use the autoject or self inject. It does not occur everytime, but quite often. Im not sure why it happens with me. Im sure its my technique :? But you would think after 7 years I woud have perfected it by now!! LOL dawn

Better: Monthly massages...daily naps!!

Worse: Stress...Humidity...did I mention STRESS!!

Hi Sheila, Ive stopped both Copaxone and Avonex in the past. Once because I needed a break and once because I was pregnant. Both times I did very well for a few months, and then BAM :!: an exaccerbation :roll: ....so I went back on. I have missed my shot for 2 days at the most (recently) and have no...

Harry,

I would have to agree with you....I wasnt too impressed with the lack of concern on their part when I contacted them about this particular side effect. To be honest, Ive learned more about it from this forum and on the internet, then I did from them.

Dawn

With which type of MS have you been diagnosed? RR

Have you been diagnosed with lupus? No..my mom has it

Have you been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis? No

Have you ever had cancer? No

What type of cancer? N/A

I have two very spoiled meows....and they have seen me thru so much over the past 7 years with this disease. They are so comforting and seem to always know when Im not feeling well...and SEELIE.....yes about the purring!! There is something so amazing about that sound huh!!!

Dawn

Yes I do...its horrible! My poor thighs look like someone punched me and the impression just stuck!! 8O Ive been on the Copaxone for 2 years now. I use the Autoject. I was on Copaxone back in1997-1998 and had no issues with it...I wonder sometimes if its due to the autoject? Shared Solutions told me...

Nice to meet you....thanks for the welcome! Im hoping to get some serious reading done this week...this seems like a very interesting group and Im looking forward to reading the posts etc!!
take care!
Dawn

Hi...

Im Dawn....just found this place tonight. Cant wait to do some reading and meet some new friends. I was dx with R/R MS in 1997. Im on Copaxone now.

Dawn