The first one is the hardest. The anxiety, the anticipation, the jitters, and the nerves! oh the nerves! I worried about being the only patient in history to have the dread immediate post injection reaction on the first try. The nurse assured me that she has never seen, nor read about ANY patient having it on the first go. That relieved my worried mind.

I will tell you it has a bite to it in the early days. it gets MUCH better! MUCH!

After the injection is over, doesnt matter if you use the injector or not, take your cotton pad or ball and PUSH directly into the center of where you injected. DONT RUB! copaxone is a sharp crystal style drug and rubbing fractures the crystals. Just push. Hold for 15 to 30 seconds. This pushes the drug from the upper layer of fat to the deeper layers where its more easily absorbed, and will help keep those lumps little ones.

Some folks say it itches for a day or two. Hydrocort of benedryl cream really helps. I used Zyrtec or claritin tabs for the first few months and those helped.

Have a treat ready. a popcicle, a good book, a saved or taped TV program. and give yourself a huge pat on the back.

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. I have my shoes on, and will be waiting for you. Copaxone is pretty trouble free other than some minor things, like a lil itch, or a baby lump at the site.

YOU CAN DO IT! We are cheering for ya.!