Copaxone...would this be an IPIR?

Blessings2You · 02-24-2009, 06:22 AM

There is supposed to be a bubble in the Copaxone.

I had pain when I shot my legs, so I stopped shooting there. It wasn't a spasm or cramp, it wasn't a site reaction. It was just pain, and it lasted several seconds to several minutes, then eventually subsided.

I don't think this would be considered the conventional IPIR, but you could call the Copaxone people and run it by them.

FinLady · 02-24-2009, 07:40 AM

Was the injection in your leg? You may have hit a muscle or a nerve bundle. Hitting one of those nerve bundles really hurts!!

I agree with calling SS just to make sure. Sorry it happened.

Dejibo · 02-24-2009, 08:29 AM

You could have smacked into muscle
You could have smacked into a nerve
You could have landed in a capillary bed, and it spread thru the blood suppy of that leg

I hope its feeling much better.

ewizabeth · 02-24-2009, 09:35 AM

Ouchie!! It sounds like you hit a muscle! I did that once, and it was the day we were riding in the MS150.

It made a tough day even worse, my leg ached for hours!

I did it in my arms a couple of times too but the leg was the worst.

SallyC · 02-24-2009, 10:17 AM

I believe IPIRs feel like you're having a small heart attack...shortness of breath and it usually goes away in about 5 or 10 minutes. Scarry, but not life threatening (so they say

) I never had one, but others here have.

You probably hit a nerve.....Feel better..

barb02 · 02-24-2009, 02:47 PM

Sounds like you hit a muscle to me. IPIR's are very different. They usually involve difficulty breathing, chest pain, etc. If you are having an IPIR, you will know it. I would begin to turn bright red,was extremely hot, and would experiencing crushing pain in my chest and back before the needle was even out. By the way, mine last between 15 and 20 minutes.

Debbie D · 02-24-2009, 03:28 PM

The legs are the most painful for me as well. Call SS and ask them about shortening the needle depth to a 4.
Hope you feel better soon...make sure to call them

the Bird · 02-27-2009, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barb02

Sounds like you hit a muscle to me. IPIR's are very different. They usually involve difficulty breathing, chest pain, etc. If you are having an IPIR, you will know it. I would begin to turn bright red,was extremely hot, and would experiencing crushing pain in my chest and back before the needle was even out. By the way, mine last between 15 and 20 minutes.

IPIRs do NOT include difficulty breathing - if you ever have that happen call 911 immediately.

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