# Copaxone **URL:** \ **Category:** Everyday living\ **Created:** [20 May 2012 20:17 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/copaxone/27850 "2012-05-20T20:17:21Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Inactive\_User](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/3e96dc/32.png) [@Inactive\_User](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Inactive_User)\ **Post date:** [20 May 2012 20:17 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/copaxone/27850/1 "2012-05-20T20:17:21Z")
Hi all, Is anyone on Copaxone and how often do you have an MRI? I was just wondering if there was a set protocol to keep track of how the drug is dealing with lesions or do they just go by how you are feeling? Thanks heather ---
**Author:** ![roberta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f19dbf/32.png) [@roberta](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/roberta)\ **Post date:** [20 May 2012 20:44 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/copaxone/27850/2 "2012-05-20T20:44:31Z")
Hi I am on Copaxone and have been for three years and I can honestly say I have never had an MRI even when I was first diagnosed admittedly I was horrified about an MRI because I am claustrophobic and two different neuros said they could diagnose without one. So no I haven’t had one. Roberta x ---
**Author:** ![Inactive\_User](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/3e96dc/32.png) [@Inactive\_User](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Inactive_User)\ **Post date:** [20 May 2012 21:34 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/copaxone/27850/3 "2012-05-20T21:34:51Z")
hello ladies :o) i’m starting treatment in July, have to choose from Copaxone, Avonex, Rebif, Extavia and Betaferon so any info on Copaxone through experience would be greatly appreciated xo ---
**Author:** ![Inactive\_User](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/3e96dc/32.png) [@Inactive\_User](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Inactive_User)\ **Post date:** [20 May 2012 21:55 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/copaxone/27850/4 "2012-05-20T21:55:33Z")
Hi there i have been on Copaxone for just over a year and it has been fine. I get like a bee sting each time I inject with the autoinjector and also some lumps and bumps but these do go away. I inject before I go to bed as i dont forget working this into my bedtime routine. Ive had one relapse just after Christmas but feeling good now. Just hope it continues to do a good job. Goodluck with whatever one your decide on. Best wishes Heather . ---
**Author:** ![Inactive\_User](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/3e96dc/32.png) [@Inactive\_User](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Inactive_User)\ **Post date:** [21 May 2012 07:55 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/copaxone/27850/5 "2012-05-21T07:55:02Z")
I start on wed on Copaxone and have neuro appt Feb next year and he said dependant on how I was after those months on he would decide whether to scan or not. Pip ---
**Author:** ![Inactive\_User](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/3e96dc/32.png) [@Inactive\_User](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Inactive_User)\ **Post date:** [21 May 2012 17:58 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/copaxone/27850/6 "2012-05-21T17:58:21Z")
Hi Pip Thanks for your reply. I will just have to wait and see, hopefully I will keep well until I see him next which will mean only one relapse in a year and a half. This is fantastic for me as before starting it I was struggling with flair ups every 3 - 4 months. Good luck with starting your injections Pip. Heather. ---
**Author:** ![Inactive\_User](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/3e96dc/32.png) [@Inactive\_User](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Inactive_User)\ **Post date:** [21 May 2012 20:57 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/copaxone/27850/7 "2012-05-21T20:57:44Z")
i had a MRI before i was dx. started on copaxone 3 years ago and have never been offered another MRI. they monitor the effectiveness of the drug by noting any relapses. carole xx ---
**Author:** ![Inactive\_User](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/3e96dc/32.png) [@Inactive\_User](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/u/Inactive_User)\ **Post date:** [22 May 2012 12:01 UTC](https://forum.mssociety.org.uk/t/copaxone/27850/8 "2012-05-22T12:01:39Z")
Hi all, Copaxone is the only drug my consultant has suggested as I have epilepsy and most others might affect it. I’m having an MRI and then it will be discussed again. So as above any experiences are good 🙂 Craig