Hi all,
Well the first injection was done yesterday at 2:30pm in the hospital. I thought the pen had malfunctioned as i didnt feel a thing but it worked fine.
My legs started hurting a lot about 4 hours after the injection and by about 8pm were really painful with a few aches down the shoulders and arms but the chills started in about 9ish alternating with hot spells. I did however have a cold and a sore throat before the injection and the nurse said that this could make the symptoms a bit worse so until i inject when i am well i wont get a true reading of side effects. My head is a bit thick this morning but that i think is due to the cold i have. My legs are still a bit achy but if thats all the side effects i get i will be more than happy.
Hi,
I injected copaxone yesterday into my left arm. I didn't inject deep. In correct spot I'm pretty sure, you can't go wrong really. My left arm feels dead and I can hardly us it. Have anyone else had this with copaxone or other injections? Also, my thighs aren't great either, with bruising and huge welts. So I am now going to have to use my buttocks and tummy.....3 spots, that's it.
Hope someone knows!
Jen x
Hi all. Thought I would bring you all up to date with me.
Had my rebif training today and did the 1st injection which I might add BLOODY HURT!!
had the injection about 11am once I did it the nurse couldnt get out of my house quick enough lol.
Felt very woozy about 5 minutes later but luckily enough cleaner turned up and took my mind off it. Wen she left I felt instantly shattered plus injection site still hurting. Still feel woozy and tired after an afternoon nap.
Well next next injection on friday.
Vanessa xx
In desperate need of advice! Ive been on avonex 3 months now, side effects have reduced and i love that its just once a week but im having the hardest time getting over self injecting anxiety, and it is getting worse, last week i had a big disaster and cried all night about it and havent been able to do it again. Im so desperate for it to work out because i like that its only once a week. Ive tried distractin myself with music, tv, chocolate
Hello fellow MSers :)
I have a question for all you people who also inject (I use the RebiSmart device to inject Rebif three times a week). I seem to have a problem with the injection sites on my stomach because where I have done my 2 injections thus far, this week, the injection sites have turned into the biggest and most horrid bruises imaginable. Plus they're sore. This has never happened before and I'm somewhat freaked out. I think I've hit a vein or something. I just need a bit of guidance / reassurance - it's the weekend, so I can't get hold of my MS nurse... so I'm here, asking for advice instead. Do I need to be worried? Should I do anything in particular? I've been following the injection schedule / rotation properly. I have another injection to do tonight, in my leg, but now I'm scared to do it in case the same happens with my leg....
Anyone got any thoughts?
This sort of isn't helping my anxiety disorder :S
Thanks a lot in advance!
Clare xx
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