I was diagnosed almost two years ago, and the first year after my diagnosis I was taking Rebif. The injection site reactions were minimial but the other side effects (fatigue, depression, nausea) we driving me crazy. Soo exactly a year after my diagnosis, I asked my neurologist to prescribe Copaxone, because I heard it had less side effects than Rebif. I’ve been taking Copaxone for about 10 months now and, even though feel a lot more energic and less depressed, the site reactions are bothering me. I itch all day, Im embarrassed to wear shorts because my legs are permanently bruised, and I had to stop working about my abs so I could still injected my ab area. (It hurt wayy too much when I started to build a bit a muscle)
Is there anyone else that has MS, is taking Copaxone and has experiences the same discomfortable in the injection site? If so have you learned any other methods of injecting that have helped?
(I know this is kind of long but, out of curiousity) My MRIs have shown absolutely no change, no progression what so ever. Has anyone actually been taken off of their meds because of this? I know its only been a year and some change but I would be the happiest person EVER if i was told there was no longer a need for me to take Copaxone.