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    Post Injection Reaction

    Hello all,

    I'll keep it brief:

    Off meds for 21 months.

    Started back on Glatiramer Acetate on 6.25.20

    1st injection went fine

    2nd injection had a reaction within 2 minutes. Started itching. 5 minutes broke into huge hives on abdomen around the injection site.

    emailed doctor - not in today.

    ** I know "they" say they don't know what causes it, but I have to believe I nicked a vein - got it in my blood stream a bit but NOT enough to have a systemic reaction.**

    I won't inject again until I hear from my doctor.

    I have done approx 600+ injections in my history of MS meds. This is the very first adverse reaction.

    I will send a message to the FDA as suggested.

    Will I be able to continue using this medication?

    #2
    When I first started copaxone 20 years ago, I would get severe itching, sometimes hives at the site. They said to rinse the skin around the area. If the medicine touches the skin, it could cause that reaction.
    wendy

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      #3
      **update**

      doc said to stop medication. This was an allergic reaction and if I inject again, it could be a lot worse.

      Switching me to Tecfidera....oh boy. I was on that before. Time to stock up on peppermint lifesavers.

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        #4
        Good to hear, VikingKitty ~ hope Tec works well for you second time around!
        1st sx '89 Dx '99 w/RRMS - SP since 2010
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