I AM FEELING VERY WELL AND AM SCARED TO DEATH OF ALL OF THE REACTIONS TO THE COPAXONE. CAN I WAIT UNTIL I FEEL BAD TO BEGIN THE COPAXONE? i KNOW IT'S A STUPID QUESTION BUT I'VE GOT A WEEK MORE TO WORK BEFORE 4 WEEKS OFF?
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Speaking as someone who used to take Copaxone, I'd say (a) don't be afraid, and (b) be gentle with yourself by waiting until you're off work to start.
The only reaction you need to be concerned about to begin with is the IPIR (Immediate Post Injection Reaction), and although it can be frightening, it's not dangerous. More to the point, most people don't have it at all (although it's not rare, strictly speaking).
Best of luck to you...you'll do fine.
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Originally posted by josiemgreen View PostI AM FEELING VERY WELL AND AM SCARED TO DEATH OF ALL OF THE REACTIONS TO THE COPAXONE. CAN I WAIT UNTIL I FEEL BAD TO BEGIN THE COPAXONE? i KNOW IT'S A STUPID QUESTION BUT I'VE GOT A WEEK MORE TO WORK BEFORE 4 WEEKS OFF?
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Treating the disease (not just the symptoms) can become a regular part of one's daily routine. It's good to start now so that you can learn how to incorporate injection time into your life.
In the beginning, I injected after work.
I needed to rest anyway, so that was a good time for me.
Later, I changed my routine and told myself I couldn't brush my teeth until I injected.
That helped me too.
It's doable, honest.
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