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Changing meds to Copaxone

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I am changing my therapy from Rebif to Copaxone and was wondering if anyone had any pointers on the best way to deal with this new meds. I have read some things pertaining to heat and cold compresses but was wondering what people are doing out there...

Thanks in advance.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I was on it for about seven years and I usually just gave myself a shot with the autoinjector and skipped all compresses.
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I chose the cold compresses usually before and sometimes after depending on if welt is larger or stining more. Heat did not work for me.
I am sure you will do well.
Good Luck!!!
(Hugs) Mary
feisty
feisty
I've never needed to use a compress. I think the key is to make sure you inject deep enough. If you inject too shallow, that's when you get the itchy, sore bumps. I inject a little deeper and have no issues. Also, self injecting, instead of using the autoject helps to cut down on site reactions. If you have more questions, message me. -Jen
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