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I've had depression for a long time and have been on antidepressants for about 3 years now (Citalopram). My mood has been pretty stable in that time, but since starting Copaxone 3 weeks ago my depression seems to have returned with a vengeance, and I'm really struggling to shift my low mood. Readi...

Hi all, I started on copaxone 4 weeks ago. The first two weeks went really well & I had no side effects. Since then every time I have injected I’ve come out in a hot red swollen rash, which has then turned into a hard lump, like a marble (sometimes bigger) in the injection site. Has anyone e...

Hi I’m looking for some advice if poss.... I have been on copaxone for 10 years and the sight reactions are much worse which has made me seek alternative DMTs. I’ve chosen Tecfidera and got the green light so just waiting on starting. My issue is I work in public facing role for civil service and h...

I’ve just started Copaxone and did my first injection with the MS Nurse a few days ago. I just wanted to share some of the advice she gave me in case it’s of use to anyone else, as some of it I hadn’t seen mentioned before. Firstly, she said she doesn’t like the CSYNC autoinjector because it leave...

Hi all! I’ve just started Copaxone and did my first injection with the MS Nurse a few days ago. I just wanted to share some of the advice she gave me in case it’s of use to anyone else, as some of it I hadn’t seen mentioned before. Firstly, she said she doesn’t like the CSYNC autoinjector because...

good afternoon everyone it's been a while since I last posted anything! My neurologist didn't give me anything new to help my ms she still prescribed me copaxone and she said to stop taking it for a few months and then start taking it again! Since I stopped taking it I have been feeling great having...

Hi all, The last couple of days I have been experiencing some weakness in my left leg, going from the area around the base of my spine all the way down to my foot. Sometimes it extends upwards into my left arm and shoulder. This is a totally new symptom for me and otherwise I feel well but this co...

Hi , I was diagnosed last nov with MS . I have been on Copazone since jan but after a second relapse I was told it’s not working . I’m starting Tysabri on the 17th July . Just wondering if there’s many side effects . I’m still getting my head around the diagnosis. Sorry just another question , I’m ...

Hey Guys I hope you are well. I had a question about the medication I’m on. I am 12 weeks pregnant and I am using Copaxone injections. Am I still allowed to inject in my tummy whilst I am pregnant or should I be injecting elsewhere? Thanks

Hi, after a recent spurt of relapses, my consultant and his team are putting me forward for a change in my medication. I am normally on the 3 times weekly copaxone, and they are looking at ocrelizumab. I've looked at the BNF, and medicines.org.uk, at the ocrelizumab, and wanted peoples take on it. L...