Drug Company assistance is not necessarily easy to get or guaranteed. I am not sure about them paying for the DMD if you do not have insurance in the U.S.. Usually they only help with Copays. That would be too expensive a tab for them $24,000 a year.
I started my Copaxone a little over a month ago. All seemed fine at first but now I seem to get more welts and brusing then before. The initial shot really stings but settles after a few minutes. The welts seem like large mosquito bites and they do itch sometimes. Does this sound normal? Other then the bruising and welts i feel fine.
Lorrie
Thank you For that, You are so sweet! Gollie
Hi there thanks for posting, i cant wait to get my guchie tote and auto injector lol.
In all seriousness, as soon as I put the meds in the fridge and closed the door that is when everything started to sink in very hard. I will post on it as well ill be looking forward to reading your. Be well Gollie
I just started Copaxone a little over a month ago....if either of you have any questions or just need someone to go through this with.... I AM HERE for you both.
Except for some injection site reactions, I don't even know that I am taking the drug.
I am with you both...whenever you need me....
BIG HUGSSS to you both,
Heather
Hi. I finally have my Copaxone in the fridge too. I've been bombarded with tote bags, an autoinjector, booklets, looseleaf binders, and on an on. On Thursday the nurse will come here and do her stuff. I'll post how it goes, and hope you will too.
ess
Hi Heather:
Im so glad you could add that comment!!!! That will help aot of people! I just had a day today where i didnt have to deal with anything and have the day off.Iv had time to reflect on the ms dx of last week. So I thought I would post somthing for others for a change since Im always asking so many questions lol, I have the copaxone in the fridg and awaiting the welcome kit and nurse for first injection sometime this week wish me luck, I hope it help!!! All My Best Gollie
I forgot to mention...any other drugs you may need, if your insurance doesn't cover them or the co-pays are too high for you to afford, there are also the drug manufacturers that will give you the medications you need at very little cost or no charge at all.
My daughter's husband lost his Medicaid coverage when he was approved for disability and she had to go to each one of the companies that made his drugs and fill out a form for assistance. He takes ALOT of drugs, due to his Lupus. All but one was covered for free or little to no cost. The other one, my daughter is able to get at a greatly reduced rate. This required a little homework on her part, but she was able to get the help she needed so her husband would not be without and they would not be poor, trying to buy all of his medications.
Best Wishes,
Heather
All of the drug manufacturers of ANY of the DMD's will give you the medication free of charge is you do not have insurance or your insurance will not cover it.
You never have to worry in the United States or even Canada that you can't get your injectable medications for MS.
Heather