Ok as many of you know I was on Rebif had too many side effects so switched to Tysabri then had horrible kidney pain the last few infusions so decided that probably wasn't good. I have been off meds for about 10 months now and just started on Copaxone yesterday, no IPIR or whatever its called, the redmark at injection site is nonexistent unlike the whoppers I had with Rebif. The only thing I have noticed is this I am having horrible facial flushing, not immediately after the injection but a few hours later and it lasts all day although it gets better over time. It is by no means a deal breaker for me after everything else I can handle flushing but is this normal have any of you experienced this?

I've been on Copaxone since Dec., though I do skip, but I've honestly never had that sx...might want to write down the dates/times so you have a record to take to your neuro...

I've never had that reaction either. Definitely keep track of it.

Sheesh wondering why I am always the one getting weird side effects!?

Got the following excerpt from this website: http://multiple-sclerosis.emedtv.com...e-effects.html

Other common side effects (occurring in 5 to 41 percent of people) included:


* Weakness
* General pain, neck pain, or back pain
* Flushing or hot flashes
* Joint pain
* Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or loss of appetite
* Muscle tightness
* Flu-like symptoms (such as fever or chills)
* Sweating
* Runny or stuffy nose
* Swollen lymph nodes
* An urgent need to urinate
* Bronchitis
* Bruising
* Vaginal yeast infection
* Swelling or water weight gain
* Shakiness (tremor)
* Ear pain
* A spinning sensation (vertigo)
* Painful menstrual cramps
* Migraine headaches.

I had that mild flushing in the early few months, but it went away after about 6 months. it wasnt horrible, just a bother. I also get the night sweat thing. it gets much better, then it returns, then gets much better. I cant figure out what the trigger is.