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I prefer to manually inject. I find that I get almost no site reactions this way.

The autoject is convenient, but I get itchy lumps more often when I use it. That has been the only reaction I have ever had.

xoxo Jen

I just started copaxone 3 weeks ago. I use the autoinject. It works well for me because I hate needles.

i manually inject...only because i'm scared of the autoinjector...
i was a medic and saw the atropine and Valium autoinjectors...those babies had like 14 gauge needles and were so thick and long they sometimes hit the bone! Copaxone is like WAYYYYY smaller (27 gauge) and way thinner and shorter....just the thought of the other auto injectors gives me the SPOOKS lol

i use the autoject but i'm ready to throw it out only so that i can skip that step to taking the shot. i haven't had any bad reactions just some itchiness if i didn't go deep enough.

I take Rebif, but the needle is the same as Copaxone. I manually inject. It hurts a LOT less. The autostabber puts the needle in too fast. If you pinch up a lot of chub and put the needle in really slow, it is the most comfortable.

When I first started the meds, I used the autostabber. I had to psych myself up to try it manually. I tried it first with one of my saline practice syringes. I was afraid I'd ruin one of my "real" shots if I got half way through and chickened out! LOL!

You'll do fine with it. I'm a wuss! If I can do it, so can you!

i use the autoject, it seems to go faster and u dont see the needle

I get bruising and welts with the Autoject, so I only use it when the rotation brings me to hard-to-reach areas. Manually injecting may be slower, but you have more control and less site reactions. Shared Solutions can send you the syringe grippers, which really help with controlling your grip on the needle. Good luck, you'll do great, and be sure to let us know if you have any questions in the future! XOXOXO

Isaboo...

I manually inject. I started with the auto, but found that it hurt more, plus the loud noise it makes is nasty.

I've had the best luck with pinching up a good amount and injecting slowly. Within a few days you will get used to it, and barely even feel the needle.

I had posted about Copaxone some time ago and was on it for 8 months. I hated it and felt horrible the whole time. Have you looked into LDN (Low-Dose Naltrexone)? I haven't had any new lesions for over six years and feel LDN has been the salvation and there are NO shots. Research it.

I autoinject but think it is important to know how to do it manually as well. I have been on copaxone for a year and have had no lesion progression.