Hey all. I'm new here. Newly diagnosed on June 7th and started Copaxone on June 21st.
I did my 3rd shot today and I did it too low on my thigh and it hurt and bled!!
Anyway, I'm really worried about the immediate post injection reaction - like already feeling chest tightness before I give myself the shot! The only thing I have going for me is that I know if could happen, so hopefully knowing will keep me from panicking too much.
Other than that, it's not so bad. I get a pretty good welt that stings for an hour or two, then a hard lump for a day or two. The most painful lump has been my stomach, just enough to remind me that it's there, but tolerable.
Guess I just needed somewhere to get this out. I feel kind of alone. I do have 1 friend with MS, but she's never taken Copaxone before, so I have no one to ask or vent to about it!
I did my 3rd shot today and I did it too low on my thigh and it hurt and bled!!
Anyway, I'm really worried about the immediate post injection reaction - like already feeling chest tightness before I give myself the shot! The only thing I have going for me is that I know if could happen, so hopefully knowing will keep me from panicking too much.
Other than that, it's not so bad. I get a pretty good welt that stings for an hour or two, then a hard lump for a day or two. The most painful lump has been my stomach, just enough to remind me that it's there, but tolerable.
Guess I just needed somewhere to get this out. I feel kind of alone. I do have 1 friend with MS, but she's never taken Copaxone before, so I have no one to ask or vent to about it!
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