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For someone who was diagnosed with M.S., is it best to be on a med. (such as Avonex) even when symptom-free? I don't feel that I need med. but also don't want progression to be taking place when med. can stop it. I would very much appreciate any feedback! Thank you!

ve been given info on copaxone, avonex, and betaseron. The info is all from their respective manufacturers and seems pretty bias. I'm having trouble deciding which course to take. So my question is... which do I take? What's the best? Thanks guys!

Hello I'm just curious what kind of medication those with ms are taking? What some feel is best and why and for those that choose to go un medicated why they have decided that? I'm really not sure how to approach this and I've done a lot of researching on the internet but I'd prefer to get feedback from people first hand.

ve read, the thyroid and depression are contraindicaitons for using Avonex. I have extreme medication sensitivity, tend to have side effects easily. My mother died of chf. With all I've read about avonex, I truly feel it is a very poor choice for me.

Hi guys hav'nt checked in lately, I've been having quite a few flair ups since I last checked in. Question for my MS family; I would like to try avonex hope I'm spelling it right any feed back good /bad just the expierence of people who has tried it before or is currently on.....presently using copaxone...

After 7 years I have finally was dx today with MS. I will be going on Avonex. I'm some what worried about the possible side effects that come with it. I also found out why I started losing my hair. It is a rare side effect of solumedrol infusion and it will grow back! =) Incase you are reading this an you were curious how my doctors made my diagnosis it was from a history of optic neuritis, clinical symptoms, positive Anti-GaGa test, atrophy of corpus callosum, and spinal lesions.

Hi there, I also agree that the reason you are most likely feeling so well and having few symtpoms is because of the medication. I wouldn't stop the medication now if it has been working so well for you. Who knows how the MS may progress once you stop taking the medication? And if the MS does progress you cannot take back the progression it has made only slow down the further progression by starting back on avonex. I would stick with it and look for other ways to help your finances.

I am an MS patient and I have recently started taking Avonex, (I have had two injections so far) and I have been having problems sleeping.Does anyone know if Avonex causes insomnia, at all? I have read all the possible side effects Avonex may bring, but sleeplessness doesn't seem to be in the list.

Hi, I was wondering if anyone who has taken both Avonex and Rebif could give some input here. I have been taking Rebif since this past June, but have started to wonder about how Avonex would compare side-effect-wise. As they are both interferons, I would think they would be similar, but I'm not certain. The idea of once a week sounds nice in comparion though, so I would like some actual first-hand knowledge. Thanks!

An allergic reaction to the Avonex you will be taking, is VERY rare. It is no greater than ANY new medication you take. So try not to worry. You're getting yourself worked up unnecessarily...really! I do have a couple "tips" for you about Avonex and the preparation for taking your shot, if you don't mind me letting you know. (I used to take Avonex for three years, so I am not talking out of both sides of my mouth here.

I have to change my medication and I'm not sure what medicine I should go on. I'm left with 4choices Rebif, Betaseron, Tecfidera, and tysabri.

Hi anuj, I read ur question. I also diagnosed ms just few days ago, nd I also prescribed injection avonex. But I wish I could give u exact answer but I don't have any personally experience about avonex coz I don't start avonex yet but I know I will.Just m saying that i found on google that when ever u inject just relax, don't take any stress, u may get flu like symptom so take ibruphen, take rest how much u can, then of course, u can manage it.

Hi I am new to MS. My doctor prescribed Avonex. I have little to no drug insurance. I went to a site which offered discount coupons. I called them to ask them if this is a come on price or is this within reason the price every month. They would not give me an ansewr. Does someone here have any experience with this?

I have been on Avonex for the last 15 years and have finally reached my limit. I am taking a 6 week break from the Avonex and will be starting Copaxone at the end of April. I actually have two questions: 1) Has anyone taken a break from their medication for that long (and if so, any consequences) and 2) Has anyone switched from Avonex to Copaxone, and if so, how did you do?

After that I was on Avonex for 8 months and tolerated the medication fairly well, but had hard time injecting long needle into the muscle (I used the injectors for both copaxone and avonex). I'm now on Tecfidera almost 6 months and still have GI issues so in addition to Tecfidera I'm taking Omeprazole (Prilosec) for my stomach. I'm also wondering about Plegridy and how does the new injector works.

t see my neuro until next month, and I have had more difficulty with allergic reaction to Avonex. For the last couple of months, I've been able to control it with 10mg of oral prednisone, and two benadryl tablets- along with the usual pre medication for interferon. Last week, the rash persisted for an additional day. This week, the rash/itchiness is still present, three days later. I don't want to give up! Other than the skin rash, this dmd has been the most tolerable for me.

As I wrote before, I did fairly well with my first Avonex injection on Monday, had some side effects, took it easy on Tuesday, then felt well enough to run some errands on Wednesday. However, by Wed. night, my thigh kind of burned like I'd worked out real hard, and my radicular pain started acting up in the other leg, then proceeded to wrap around the top of my thigh like it's done in the past.

1. Rebis --(not sure of these spellings) 2. Avinex 3. Copaxone He said I could research them, talk to others and come back in a month with my decision---which everone i wanted,he would prescribe. Any ideas??? I am leaning towards Avinex--because I was told that Rebis stings VERY bad afterwards. I know about the flu like symptoms. I get a monthly B12 shot, so I am used to that. So just trying to get opinions from those who have been on these.

My doctor and I after two years of talking about the Gilenya about a month ago finally say's lets give it a shot. I have been taking the Avonex with no problems since my diagnosis about 4 years. Sometimes I wonder If I even have MS. My lessions have supposedly become very faint to when I was first diagnosed. Getting back to the reason for this post the Gilenya was denied by the insurance. They said I have to fail two other medications first.

Hi, I'm on Avonex, which is once a week. I just reached the full dosage, and the side effects are getting somewhat better: I still am very tired and ache some the day after my injection. I'm told that they will continue to lessen for another 3 months or so; if so, they'll be no problem. The company that makes it has a great program with people to talk to and help with financial assistance, a nurse to ask questions of, and so much more.

Hi, I was recently diagnosed with MS and had my first Avonex injection Friday. Friday night was tough (fever, chills, pain and eventually heavy sweating) but I felt pretty good by Saturday morning. Saturday afternoon I started feeling kind of down and by Sunday morning I feel even more so. I can't decide if this is a result of the drug or just the situation as a whole.

Hey babe, I'm sorry to here your having a rough time at the moment :o( thats not good! I did wonder if the reason behind it though, could be with your changes of medication. Avonex is often switched because of increase of anxiety or depression so if you've already started using it or just about to, it might be worth looking through our 'search this community' pages for Avonex and depression posts.

Have there been any studies published as to the possible long term effects of Avonex use? I am a 10 yr + user of Avonex and am becoming concerned. My healing time from minor cuts etc seems to be exceedingly long. I recently under went dental surgery and my dentist commented on my slow healing. I am at an age where major surgery occurs and fractures also some times and I am afraid that I would be debileated long term or worse if this was to occur. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

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