[Dominique26]

Has anyone experienced joint pain as a symptom of MS. I notice that if i get cold, my joints begin to hurt and get stiff. I keep reading that pain isn't a symptom of MS but this wasn't an issue prior to my diagnosis and before i started taking Copaxone.

[Kitty]

Those who say MS has no pain obviously don't have MS!

I have joint pain especially in my left arm (elbow). Might be arthritis. My hands hurt quite often, too. It's like a "deep in the bone" type pain.

My hips and legs are painful but I believe that's because of my gait. I need to get a small walker for inside the house so I can be more steady when I walk. I tend to do alot of wall-walking and, since I'm at home alone, stumble around because nobody is watching. I'm much more aware of and careful if I'm out in public. I'm sure I look drunk to anyone who isn't aware of my MS.

[SallyC]

Hi Dominiqiue. I don't know if it's MS aging or both,
but yes, my joints ache, too. Doing a little PT each day
'and some stretching, helps, and a little Aspirin or Aleve,
if it's real bad.

I hope you find something that gives you some relief.

[Judy2]

Hi Dominique..........Those who still say MS causes no pain are definitely wrong. That has been my main symptom right from the "get-go". I was also diagnosed with fibromyalgia, but as time has gone on, I'm thinking it may all be MS related. Like you, joint pain/stiffness, all over nerve pain (burning, stabbing, etc.) that never goes away. For me, like Sally, Aleve seems to take the edge off. Narcotics didn't really touch the pain, just made me feel like a zombie, so no thanks.

I hope you find something that brings you relief....

[tkrik]

I have never heard of joint pains being part of MS. However, since this started after you started Copaxone, I would discuss it with your doctor. You can even call Shared Solutions and talk to them about it. It does sound like it is a side effect of Copaxone that you are experiencing. I don't know how common joint pain is in patients taking Copaxone but I do know that it is one of the side effects.

[Dominique26]

Thank you all for your responses. I spoke with the Copaxone nurse today and she only offered that she's had other patients complain of pain in their joints. She said that there was no connection between Copaxone and pain for their survey patients. I go to the neurologist in a few weeks so I will ask him. Until then, I'll keep taking my 800 mg ibuprofen as needed.

[Snoopy]

Hi Dominique26,

MS does not cause joint pain.

I spoke with the Copaxone nurse today and she only offered that she's had other patients complain of pain in their joints.

Joint pain is a listed side affect of Copaxone:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/d...s/a603016.html