avonex studies

They have extended the review period without asking for additional studies. Plegridy is Avonex on a less frequent dosing schedule. http://www.reuters.

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.

I have had MS for 10 years and I just stopped my AVONEX so I can try and get pregnant I know it sounds stupid but there is no studies on avonex and pregnancy so I just thought I would ask if any one else has been on some treatment or off to get pregnant? and how long were you off your meds ?

If avonex doesn't thrill you, then tell your doctor you want to discuss other treatments. The studies show that the DMD's are all pretty much the same in effectiveness rate. It is their delivery method that is so radically different. Don't worry about questioning your doctors - that is important that you are a key part of all these discussions.

efficacy of combining Avonex and Copaxone; and a natural history study, as an adjunct to the Avonex/Copaxone study. I declined all of them as I live about 450 kms from the research facility and being in a study involves monthly follow ups. Winter was around the corner, I was overwhelmed by my dx, and did not want to make a commitment to be doing all that travel. In hindsight I wish now that I had opted to do the Avonex/Copaxone study.

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!

Hi, I am 32. Not diagnosed. First symptoms (sensory) appeared Jan 10 2008, no symptoms before that. Large stressful period from August 07-Oct 07. Symtoms-wise, I've been experiencing numbness, tingling, prickling sensations in my right hand and left foot that's spread to my left hand and right foot (but only sporadically) as well. I've had brain, spinal, and vervical MRIs with and without contrast, evoked potentials test, and a spinal tap.

Is anyone here familiar with the somewhat recent studies that demonstrate copaxone significantly reduces brain atrophy and tissue loss, not to mention a reduction in theconversion of inflammatory lesions into black holes(possibly better repair)? What does/would this mean for cognitive dysfunction (concentration, learning, recall, memory)? Would this influence your choice of DMD?

I have been given 5 studies to choose from. They are all different and Im feeling a little overwhelmed. How should I choose? What questions should I ask?

They still use disease modifying drugs for PPMS. There are less people for PPMS studies so its hard to compare them to RRMS studies. People are not statistics. I have a form of cancer which does not respond to chemo. Guess what chemo worked in my case. He is thinking Tysabri to be more aggressive. I have PPMS and I would do Tysabri if I did not have Cancer.

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.

Sigh, I have a question from a friend. She would like to know if avonex causes calcium deficiency? She is diagnosed with ms. Not like me.

Is anyone on avonex? My dr. wants to switch me to avonex, but with having lupus, I really don't want to go on an interferon. I'm on copaxone, now but because I have large welts on my arms he wants to switch me. I don't want to switch. Do I have the right to deny a new medication I feel would be detrimental to me?

Flu-like symptoms are a fairly common side effect during the initial weeks of Avonex treatment. It is recommended that you take your Avonex injection before bedtime. Immediately before your injection, and for the 24 hours that follow the injection, patients have found that use of over the counter pain and fever reducing medications can help with this common side effect." You could also get on the Avonex website for further info. good luck. hope that you feel better soon.

I have been on copaxone for little over a year its not working for me so my neuro has asked me to try avonex. My avonex nurse is coming this evening but I am wondering how long you actually gave it to get the symptoms of the shot to calm down. I am crossing everything to hope I dont get the flu symptoms so bad but we will see. I have a husband that works away and 3 small kids to care for, I dont want to be in bed all weekend when its the only time we get to spend as a family.

Hi guys, has anyone not heard from the AVONEX people once they were put on it.??? I have heard from heath nurses, and today, got my WELCOME package, but still no product. I don't know what is going on, and of course the lady or the rep from Avonex is away on holidays till the 2nd. of Dec..... so, I guess we will do it next week ... Just to let you guys know, they stopped my antiobiotic IV today, and said that it was an MS attack. Wherever there are nerves, MS can strike.

Hi Candy, When I was on the Avonex I had terrible itchy skin. I would start scratching and I would well up from the scratching. I also found that it dried out my skin as well. I use pure coconut oil right out of the shower then gold bond lotion right over the top of the oil. It seems to be helping tremendously. The oil soaks in quickly and the lotions seems to seal in the moisture. I hope this helps. Sorry you have this to deal with on top of everything else.

//www.themcfox.com/multiple-sclerosis/ms-drugs/avonex/avonex-blood-counts.htm updated 2004, it might be worth finding out if your having a negative reaction and need to change DMD.

I've been on Avonex for 2.5 years and it's suited me well but I have just had a 4 week break. I then took my injection on Tuesday night and was strangely fine on Wednesday and Thursday but on Friday, Saturday and today I have lost about 50% of my strength from my left arm and leg. Is this likely to be a side effect from restarting the Avonex (muscle weakness) or a relapse?

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