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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.....

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?

I have a Clinically isolated syndrome with two inactive lesions in my MRI. We talked about treatment options, and he thinks that at this stage Avonex or Copaxone might work, but he told me to seek more information and decide which drug I want to choose. What should I take into account to choose one drug over the other? What has been your experience as a first user of these drugs? I assume there have been dozens of threads like this: How can I look up more info on this site and elsewhere?

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.

I am 55 yrs old, the mother of four raised primarily solo. Have endured much strife in life as have all others. Fear of unknown and long term treatment keeping me from deciding whether or not to discontinue meds. Any and all input welcome.

I would be very interested in hearing what you all find out about with there being a connection between the Avonex and gallbladder problems. As I mentioned earlier post, I am taking Copaxone, but it for some reason I have to stop taking it, Avonex would be my next choice for treatment. I happen to already have a gallbaldder issue that I'm treating with changing my diet rather than surgery unless it gets worse like yours did.

GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR TREATMENT. I FORGOT TO TELL YOU, I HAVE BEEN IN AVONEX TREATMENT FOR 3 YEARS NOW. MY ADVISE IS LIKE HEATHER TOLD YOU BEFORE, TAKE YOUR TYLENOL OR ADVIL 24 HOURS BEFORE YOUR SHOT, YOU MAY NOT HAVE ANY FLU LIKE SYMPTOMS. PLEASE KEEP US POSTED.

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.

When I clicked on the “coupon” for Avonex it simply routed me to the Avonex website, where they offer the first month of treatment for free, as they’ve done for a while. Don’t know how that program works, but I think you’re just best off for now calling Avonex and exploring your options. I didn’t see the bit about how vials are priced lower. (I presume vials is the medicine you mix yourself.

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 ?

Well if you look at MS patients, some of them are on treatment for life, they are on an interferon, like Avonex or Tysabri only it's a beta not an alpha like we take but it's still interferon.

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.

We raced off to see his neuro who was not pleased that he was having another attack only 6 months after beginning treatment with Avonex. His recent MRI from last week showed "significant improvement" lots of the lesions he had were not visible and the ones that are were much lighter than his first MRI. And he only had 1 new very small enhancing lesion... His neuro told us he would like us to consider switching to Tysabri! Switching already? Is it too soon?

Wondering if Avonex can cause itchiness & rashes throughout body after a few mos. of using. Was on it for 1 1/2 yrs., stopped for 8 mos. & resumed. Started getting some rashes & itchiness throughout body. Thank you !

I'm just wondering if I'm the only 1 who feels like Avonex is destroying my immune system. Shortly after starting the injections a yr. and half ago, I've been getting sick a lot, & each time is a big deal. I've never in my life been on so many meds., such as antibiotics & steroids, and with little relief. I've decided to stop the Avonex. My m.s. (which I believe is mild) is fine, mri's are unchanged from the 1st one. I want to see how the next mri's look.

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.

Another recently unveiled site is through MS Active source, put together by the maker of Avonex and Tysabri. It has some very good links about treatment options, although its content is weak in some spots http://www.msactivesource.com/multiple-sclerosis-treatment.xml good luck and remember there really is no wrong choice.

Hi - I am starting on Avonex next week and of course am concerned about side effects but like the once a week part of the treatment. Those that are on Avonex how do you handle the side effects any tips you can give me?

Yes, I have almost no side effects from the Avonex now, 1 year into treatment. They were never really bad, but in the beginning I had headache, stiff and sore muscles that lasted about 18 hours. Starting about 4 months they started to lessen in severity and a few months later began to lessen in duration. Now, your homework for the next week is to read the health page on "Categories of MS." But, in a nutshell, they determine your category from your pattern of symptoms.

I am a female who three months ago had a hysterectomy due to HPV strains 16 and 18 causing low grade cervical cancer. My choice to have the hysterectomy rather than other treatment options for dysplagia. All margins clear. I'm well but may carry the hpv incessantly dormant as doctors really don't know. I have met someone and we'd like to start a serious relationship/marry. He has MS. Low level, takes Avonex, with no exacerbation or new lesions in three years since starting Avonex.

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.

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