I have been putting off switching from Copaxone to Betaseron for quite a while due to the fear of possible side effects. It is not the injection itself that bothers me. To be honest it took awhile to talk myself into taking Copax because I was terrified of the immediate post injection reactions I kept hearing about. For months, besides the stinging of the shot I had no problems and then, without warning I started getting the IPIRs. (I thought I was dying)I have flushing, difficulty breathing and my heart would pound! It can be terrifying and has caused me to skip treatments for weeks at a time, resulting in some major relapses!
What I really want to know is if this happens with Beta as well? And as far as the flu like symptoms are concerned, does it include dizziness or nausea? Does it hit you immediately like the IPIRs and do you feel a flushing when the medicine hits your system? Do you notice anything immediately after the injection or do the symptoms come on gradually? I'm really nervous. Any information would be greatly appreciated!
What I really want to know is if this happens with Beta as well? And as far as the flu like symptoms are concerned, does it include dizziness or nausea? Does it hit you immediately like the IPIRs and do you feel a flushing when the medicine hits your system? Do you notice anything immediately after the injection or do the symptoms come on gradually? I'm really nervous. Any information would be greatly appreciated!
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