Started Copaxone and now new flare

[DonnaG]

Good morning all,
I started Copaxone 11 days ago, and woke up this morning to a new flare. Pretty sure I have ON again, and the "burny pain" is back in my arm (its going to be a LONG night tonight...).

With so little amount of medication in my system (or is it enough?) do you think this might help keep it milder, or should I be calling the Neuro to look at steroids again. The ON is my main concern, that is some awful pain...

Really wishing I had sick days left today, I really dont want to be here (at work) today!

[KitOP]

Donna,

Copaxone or not, I would suggest calling your neuro and report your symptoms.

Do you have an FMLA claim set up through your workplace? It won't give you sick days, but it will keep your job protected for days you have to take off due to MS.

Good luck, and I hope this is not another big flare for you.

[DonnaG]

Thank you! I am in Canada so things are a bit different here, and I have not really made anything public, I was just given my official diagnosis in June.

I will, however, call the dr. Hopefully he has a suggestion.