I don't know but I think MS does! I was told last night I have been on the bi*&hy train for about a week now!

Agree with talking to neuro about it.

I got a "high" after taking the shot for the first 3 months. Made me a little giddy (had to switch shots from night to morning because of this), so I guess it's possible there's a chance for the opposite end of the spectrum.

My Neuro wasn't sure if this was caused by the C or by the flare I was in when I started, but it did go away. Hope things get better for ya!

Hi Deb,

I never had that side effect from Copaxone but I really did from steroids. DH hopes I never have to take them again (same here).

I agree that you should let the neuro know. Do you take an anti-depressant? I had to start taking one not long after being dx with RRMS and I've been on one since then.

Feel better soon...

I was unhappy while on copaxone because of the site reactions, IPIR's, etc. But I think steriods may be more the culprit. Took me about 3 to 4 months to get over the effects of 5 days of IVSM.

i've been on C for some time and am lucky enuf to be doing fine.
i know that roids can cause mood swings/disorders for even wks after you stop.

i'd call your dr and tell him what's going on.
if you can't reach him you could probably stop the C to see if you improve.
it can take up to 8 mos for the C to work in your CNS so after only 8 days it won't have had a chance to work yet.

you could also try calling shared solutions and speak to one of their nurses.
and/or you could call the pharmacy that is filling your C Rx. and speak to them.

hope you feel better soon.

I love you even thru your b@#$hiness hehehee we all do...
but do take care...read up on the meds...get extra rest..maybe it wont end up being the meds and a phase....unsure on the med...but wanted to give you hugssss,sarah

I was a "b" long before Copaxone, lol. I think PMS is the biggest contributor to that.

Funny to read about weird dreams. I've always had disturbing, vivid dreams but was just thinking this morning that they have gotten really strange.

Last night I dreamed I was a waitress hanging out with Mick Jagger before he went out to do a show. Sad part is that I was my current age and didn't even have the energy to make a move on the boy.

This!

Complete truth uttered by Jules. Same here hun, I was a b with a capitol "B" before Copaxone was even developed

Thanks again for the info and support. Now I'm into crying jags...so upset over everything...
and now my thighs are hurting and weak...worked out Wed-Fri., and now I can't handle pain/weakness. had to sit during part of mass this afternoon...just too weak in the thighs.
I need happy pills!!

well, I can't blame the Copaxone for my b*&chiness... since I stopped taking it at the beginning of 2005, due to site reactions, and doctor's advisement, since I turned SPMS.

lately, I'm tense, irritable, anxious, not sleeping well, achy, and grumpy.

I attribute that to LIFE with MS (plus menopause), just being what it is, with frustrations, annoyances, spazzes, pains, and exhaustion.