I did it. I did what the nurse said and my first dose of Copaxone went fine yesterday. I used heat before and ice after and it barely hurt at all. I used my left thigh and only have a little bruise. I think that was because I forgot to put a cotton ball on the site and then stood up. I woke up with a headache today and everything seems brighter but otherwise just tired.

I’m feeling a little overwhelmed by it all. I’m trying to stay positive but once I gave myself that shot I knew I was in this for the long haul. But I’m on my way to feeling better, and I have to keep telling myself that. They told me it might take a good 6 months for the Copaxone to reach full effectiveness but this is the beginning of my wellness. Hopefully in 6 months I’ll be singing that James Brown song………..”I Feel Good”.