avonex research

Given all of this , both specialists recommended Avonex therapy.I didnt do much research on the other therapies but since both respected drs recommended avonex I ssume that is the right course of action- Thanks again!

I would start by asking why he only recommends either Rebif or Betaseron, and not Copaxone or Avonex. The manufacturers websites are a good place to start research, but I would take some of their information with a grain of salt. They will cite studies on why their medicine is the best, but I was told that you can design a study to prove anything (this from a nurse who coordinates clinical trials).

To counteract the damage the drug does I did some research and take supplements to counteract the issues caused by the very thing(s) that are supposed to help. Question is, would a complete stoppage of pharmaceutical meds be a smart thing to do? I will say that progression has been slowed.....who's to say it's because of the pharmaceuticals? I am 55 yrs old, the mother of four raised primarily solo. Have endured much strife in life as have all others.

My neuro, who does a wartload of research on AVonex and Tysabri, told me that Avonex "hits its full effect around 6 months," and when I was having symptoms at that time (actaully for me it was 7 to 8 months) did not feel that Avonex had been given a full chance. I think 6 months is jumping the gun a little, just based on the words of one of the major researchers, but I can't tell you that I really know.

The research I did (when considering Avonex) stated (by doctors) that it does not decrease your immune system. It is an immunodulator not an immunosuppressant, I think that's the way they put it. Perhaps the coal is going around? The flue symptoms were the reason I by-passed the drug, I am such a wimp!

I've not been on Avonex, but from all the comments here and the research I have done, I can udnerstand why you might be weary of doing this particular drug. Please give your neurologist a call and discuss it with your medical team. They may have other options for you or even recommend the Avonex pen autoinjector to help. I became weary of the daily Copaxone shots, my body decided it didn't like it, and am now on the monthly tysabri infusion.

t inject daily so Copaxone was out. Then the needle with Avonex was too big, nor was there an auto inject so Avonex was out. Rebif has an auto injector & it is only 3x's a week, which is the medium of the other two. So far no major side affects. Two weeks ago I thought I was having a reaction to the meds so I skipped two injection days. I resumed the injections on Wednesday & so far no reaction. I've been on Rebif since April and am still getting use to sticking myself.....

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...

I know Sherry is doing her research and has to make a DMD decision, so here is a little more if you've not seen the results of these studies (from MSAA site) *************************** Spring 2008 Research Update May 19, 2008 A one-year study in Germany found that 1157 patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) who began and continued on Avonex® for one year, benefited from nursing support.

Hi, I have been taking Avonex for 6 yrs on and off. I stopped for 2 yrs when I had my third child and have been back on it for the past 2 1/2 yrs straight. I was diagnosed in 2005 and have been fortunate to have little to no changes in my MRIs. That is until I recently experienced vertigo which triggered an order for some MRIs. I have a new active lesion in my brain and one in my spine. My doctor thinks tysabri would be a great next choice.

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!

Thank you for your informed suggestions. That's what I thought about copaxzone, I know it does'nt prevent exacerbations ,a neuro. Othromologist said that to me. I did challenge him , however he stuck to his guns and insisted that is why I'm getting flair ups....I'll do my research on avonex and see if I want to change.

i was taken avonex for 3 yrs and i am only speeking on and about my story of taken avonex all pll are diffrent,, my exsperiance with avonex and im sorry to say SUKS literally 3 hours after injecting it into my musscle i was done with ackes cramps chills somtimes fever and definatly fatigue and it lasted 2 days feeling like crap was forcing myself to due it today i have not been doing my shoy now for 2 months now and not taking any medicine to treat my ms...

Started with Copaxone, went to Gilenya the Avonex, none of which were right for me. In talks now to start Plegridy to see if it works. We are all different and our body's work differently with medications so it's hard to say what is best. My sister has MS too and has been on Avonex for 12 years with awesome results. Me and my Neuro are working toward a therapy that is right for me.

I have heard the same numbers of people happy and unhappy on each drug. I know that my neuro chose to research Avonex and Tysabri and he prefers Avonex, but he would not have had a problem if I had chosen Copaxone or Rebif. They all claim to be superior and all have studies showing this that and the other. After hearing the recent news about Paxil, I'm starting to doubt all Pharm company claims. This doesn't mean real research. Just the stuff that comes out of the company.

I just realized you are from OH as well. Lulu goes to the OSU clinic too, perhaps she has some thoughts??

In any case he wants me to start on avonex that is fine if I do have ms but if its some other disease the treatment might do me in because as of last week I have a high d dimer (blood clotting) so I am very worried

Do some real research completed by researchers NOT related to drug companies. Avonex has the potential to be VERY toxic, much more than Copaxone... and please be sure to keep up with your liver tests every 6 months.... Good luck to you!

Wow, you took yourself off. I know I have the option of not taking Avonex, but I am afraid of what might happen if I don't. I was dx'd in February. I am not tolerating the side effects that well. Sometimes I wonder if it is the Avonex or the MS.

Hello! I was just Wondering if People who are taking Weekly Avonex Injections Have To OR Should Wait a Certain amount of Days Until they can Get the H1N1 Vaccine? I usually take my weekly injection on Sunday and the H1N1 Vaccine will be Available the Following Day (Monday). Should I Go Ahead and Get the Vaccine on Monday or Wait? THANK You For Any Information/Advice!!!

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.

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