Multiple Sclerosis
"I have been on Copaxone for 5 months now after being diagnosed in June.  The injections are easy, but the site reactions are awful.  I get red, itchy and swollen at the site despite using heat, ice and the various adjustments of the needle depths as directed by the nurse.  I also had a really bad reaction that included chest pains and what seemed like muscle spasms coupled with electric shocks in my joints which lasted about 30 minutes.  I am going to continue for a few more months, but if there is no change, I&#039;m going ask my neurologists about other options.  I&#039;m glad to hear that it works for others. "