Re: Sharon TIRED OF IT!!!!/ for Tammy

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One of the inactive ingredients in Copaxone is a small-cell sugarcalled Mannitol, to which I happen to be allergic. This phenomenoncaused me to have to cease using Copaxone. I had been advisedto only inject it into the abdomen, in what fat I had, and I had done that.Avonex had never caused me any problem; I do not even remember why they changed me, but I still have, decades later, the scars fromthose delightful Copaxone injections--and I was trained thoroughly inhow to do it, used it at room temperature, etc.Tammy, I am so sorry that you are going through this.Love and hope, and do let your neurologist know,nTo: MSersLife Sent: Wed, October 6, 2010 9:27:42 PMSubject: Re: Sharon TIRED OF IT!!!!

My Two Cents Tammy,Make absolutely sure that the Copaxone is at room temperature.. if it's cold it's going to sting.. and sting longer..take out a 5 injection panel, all at one time, leave them out overnight before using.. they are fine for being out of the fridge for at least a week.. so room temperature won't hurt them..I don't notice the sting in my belly very often.. and it only lasts for a minute or so for me when it does happenfor some reason my left arm aches from just below the elbow to the wrist after I've injected that arm.. not sure why.. it does pass after awhile too..The knots it leaves.. after 48 hours.. start massaging those knots.. they will dissipate... sometimes takes a little more pressure than just massage.. but not as much as deep muscle massage..I also use both sides of my belly button

areas.. giving me an extra day in the cycle of areas..Hope you feel better soon.. can't help with the house much either.. sorry thereHUGS|)onna TIRED OF IT!!!!

I'm tired of taking the Copaxone! I hate the sting! I hate the knots it's leaving I'M TIRED!!

I'm tired of this stupid muscle twitch in my upper arm that's been going on all morning long! I'M TIRED!!

GGGGRRRRRR Not in the mood to deal with MS today at all! Furthermore, will be home on Monday and my house is a wreck and with his OCD I am not looking forward to his attitude!

Does someone have a magic wand? Can't my fairy godmother come visit me?

Tammy, Tx