Susan,

I am currently taking Copaxone, but previously took Rebif. I'll be honest, I did not like the autoinjector w/ Rebif at all (although w/ C that is the ONLY way I'll "shoot"). I found the rebif needle was very small and didn't hurt going in at all, but the meds burned, so the autoinjector hurt me b/c it pushed the meds way too fast. I always put the needle in and then very slooooowly pushed the meds.

But, you cannot keep shooting in only your stomach! What other sites have you tried? I know you said you tried your thigh, but is that it? you'll have to try them all to know. For me, thighs were my favorite w/ rebif, but I hate them w/ Copaxone, so it's something you have to play with. My favorite spot now is my hips. My advice is not only try all the sites, but try pushing the meds really slow. Once in a while, I still hit a spot that bleeds, but that is uncommon, so give your thigh another try too!

Good luck!