injection site blisters

[Locksy]

Hi Does anyone else get blisters forming around their injection sites? l have ben on copaxone since may, and l've tried both the auto inject pen and manual injecting, however whichever method l use causes my legs to blister and weep within hours of injecting. My arms have also now have the same problem. Has anyone got any suggestions.
Thank you.

[Locksy]

Thank you.. l have mentioned this to my MS nurse, and my neurologist and they've suggested that l try different depths and methods to see what happens. They seem to think lm not allergic as it only happens on my legs and now my arms. l'll let everyone know in a couple of weeks when l've reported again.
Once again thank to everyone

Locksy

[JaneK1975]

I have been on Copaxone for just over 6 months. This definitely sounds like something you should report both to your doc and to Shared Solutions. I think you should be sure to have an injection training nurse come out to look at the blisters, because they would be the ones to have seen it before if it is a common reaction. It doesn't sound like any of the reactions I have had, especially the weeping. Take care.

Best wishes,
Jane

[sllowe]

Hi Locksey,

You definitely have to report this to your doctor, and your prescribing pharmacy ASAP.

I'm so sorry you are experiencing this - you are a' true trooper' to keep trying various methods.

While it could be a depth issue (ex: not deep enough to reach the sub-q), or allergic reactioin, regardless, remember all those warnings and risk apply when it comes to injecting ....and blistering, and/or open skin can easily lead to infection.

Very important for the doc or the Shared Solutions nurse to see the sites.

Welcome and Thank you for joining us, and hope more chime in here.
-Shell

[Francyna]

     You may very well be allergic to copaxone. Read your material for allergic reactions. I was using copaxone I did have a itch at the injection site and a lump that lasted for days sometimes weeks. Blistering I never experienced.