Does Copaxone cause muscle pain?

Does Copaxone cause muscle pain?

Some people also have back pain or muscle pain while taking Copaxone.

Do Copaxone injections hurt?

You can have chest pain as part of an immediate post-injection reaction or by itself. This type of chest pain usually lasts a few minutes and can begin around 1 month after you start using COPAXONE®. Call your doctor right away if you have chest pain while using COPAXONE®.

How long do side effects from Copaxone last?

For example, some people have a reaction called postinjection reaction right after receiving a Copaxone injection. This side effect can cause symptoms such as flushing, chest pain, and fast heart rate. If you have a postinjection reaction to Copaxone, your symptoms may last for up to 1 hour after taking your dose.

Can Copaxone cause tingling?

Some side effects may occur within minutes after an injection. Tell your doctor if you have any of these symptoms: itching, rash, swelling, warmth, skin redness, tingling, anxiety, fast or pounding heartbeats, chest pain, tightness in your throat, or trouble breathing.

What does MS pain feel like?

Neuropathic pain happens from “short circuiting” of the nerves that carry signals from the brain to the body because of damage from MS. These pain sensations feel like burning, stabbing, sharp and squeezing sensations. In MS you can experience acute neuropathic pain and chronic neuropathic pain.

What causes an injection site reaction?

What causes post-injection inflammation? The most common cause is the skin’s response to the needle or the medicine. Less common causes include an allergic reaction to the medicine. Or you may have an infection at the injection site.

How do you know if Copaxone is working?

Official Answer. Copaxone starts working soon after your first injection; however, it may take six to nine months to quantify its effects at reducing the number of relapses of MS. Your doctor will monitor the effectiveness of Copaxone by using MRI scans and recording the number of relapses you have each year.

Does Copaxone weaken your immune system?

Because Copaxone weakens your immune system, you would have a higher chance of catching things like a cold or the flu. Infections could also be more likely.

What does MS burning feel like?

Neuropathic pain happens from “short circuiting” of the nerves that carry signals from the brain to the body because of damage from MS. These pain sensations feel like burning, stabbing, sharp and squeezing sensations.

What do MS tingles feel like?

For some people, the tingling sensations of MS are similar to those a person experiences when a foot or hand “falls asleep.” Others report more intense sensations, such as squeezing or burning. It is common for people to report bands of tingling.