Well, after more than two years, I am done with Copaxone. For the first year and a half or so, I really had no problem with the shots - no big deal at all. Never anything more than a minor injection site reaction. At some point I began having anxiety about doing the shot.
Not sure if anyone can relate to this comparison, but it was like going to the rifle range. The first half a dozen shots are nice and calm and steady and gradually this flinch reaction builds up and you know it's time to quit for the day. The last injection I did, there was a major stinging/burning at the site and spread through my body, along with a large area of bruising that lasted for a week or so. I really don't consider myself to be a big pansy about all this stuff, but I just felt like I'd had enough.
The other factor is that my husband and I may be trying for our 2nd child later in the summer. We have a 2 1/2 year old now.
After that, my neuro is good with having me try out Tecfidera.
One thing that seems very interesting - since quitting the shots, my legs have not been as stiff. I was getting to the point that I'd have anxiety about walking distances in "public." My walking suddenly seems (FEELS) almost normal again. I don't know if it's just coincidence or what, but it seems noteworthy nonetheless.
To all those who are committed to their Copax, my hat is off to you, and I am glad it is working for you.
** Moderator's note - Post broken into paragraphs for easier reading. Many people with MS have visual difficulties that prevent them from reading large blocks of print. **
Not sure if anyone can relate to this comparison, but it was like going to the rifle range. The first half a dozen shots are nice and calm and steady and gradually this flinch reaction builds up and you know it's time to quit for the day. The last injection I did, there was a major stinging/burning at the site and spread through my body, along with a large area of bruising that lasted for a week or so. I really don't consider myself to be a big pansy about all this stuff, but I just felt like I'd had enough.
The other factor is that my husband and I may be trying for our 2nd child later in the summer. We have a 2 1/2 year old now.
After that, my neuro is good with having me try out Tecfidera. One thing that seems very interesting - since quitting the shots, my legs have not been as stiff. I was getting to the point that I'd have anxiety about walking distances in "public." My walking suddenly seems (FEELS) almost normal again. I don't know if it's just coincidence or what, but it seems noteworthy nonetheless.
To all those who are committed to their Copax, my hat is off to you, and I am glad it is working for you.
** Moderator's note - Post broken into paragraphs for easier reading. Many people with MS have visual difficulties that prevent them from reading large blocks of print. **
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