Copaxone and Numbness: What Users Say

• Bou...
• December 28, 2015

For Multiple Sclerosis "I've had MS for almost 8 years and been on Copaxone the whole time. I'm still on Copaxone and will continue to use Copaxone as long as I can. Going tomorrow to get 3 MRIs and an X-ray. The MRIs are with and without contrast. Because without contrast they wouldn't see new lesions. MS gets my right side numb: face, nose, tongue, throat, right side only. Two weeks ago, I experienced my first MS hug. Horrible feeling. I get spasms all over, and it affects my bladder as well. I hope it goes well for me tomorrow. The MRIs don't bother me - it's waiting on the results."

• Ms...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 10, 2016

For Multiple Sclerosis "Have been on Copaxone 20 mg every day for 14 years. Only one major flare-up in 2011 that left me numb from the waist down, had to learn to walk again. But only missed 5 days not taking Copaxone. Am okay with a shot every day. Am now walking with a walker, no flare-ups since 2012."

• MSg...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 23, 2013

For Multiple Sclerosis "I started Copaxone a couple of months after being diagnosed. At the time of diagnosis, I was just getting over a relapse that included numbness on my left side and a phantom turtle-neck feeling. I haven't had any symptoms since then, and that was November 2011. I'm pleased with Copaxone this far."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 2, 2012

For Multiple Sclerosis "I chose Copaxone because of the liver problems that people have from the oral medication. I have been on Copaxone for 2 months now. I have had site reactions like swelling, redness, and itching. I have started using the heat before and a cold pack after my injection, which has helped. Recently, I have had some problems with numbness in my right side from under my arm down to my toes and a burning sensation from my calf down to my toes. It is probably a flare-up. I will stay on the injections until my neuro tells me to stop. Shared Solutions is great, and they are very helpful."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 17, 2022

For Multiple Sclerosis "So I have been on Copaxone for about 3 months now. The injection site was bad. I got big welts and bad itching. That has gone down quite a bit. But now, as of a month ago, I have been having a very fast heart rate and having a hard time breathing at times. Also, I'm cold all the time now. Never had a problem with that before. I don't feel like doing anything. I'm always tired. And the shaking, stomach aches, back aches, and numbness in my face and hands all suck. I have also, in the last month, been having a problem with anxiety. I have never had anxiety before. I did all kinds of blood tests and a chest X-ray because I thought there was something wrong with my heart. But everything keeps coming back normal. So it has to be from the Copaxone. I'm thinking I'm gonna stop the Copaxone for a week and see if my symptoms improve. I can't take all of this. This is not me. It is driving me crazy."