how does rebif work

My insurance denied my claim for betaseron, as I stated in a previous post. They would prefer I take rebif. I have read that rebif is acidic. How bad is it? I've never injected myself with anything- so I'm pretty nervous about it.

I have been taking rebif for about 3 or 4 months. I appreciate your knowlage, and thank u. How was the stem cell transplant? Just wondering, you don't have to answer, its all good!

Hello. Does anyone take Rebif for MS? Is it helping? How long before any improvement? Does anyone think that it's just a false hope with nasty side effects? Thanks.

I was dx w/MS in Sept 09 and have been using Rebif since Nov 09. I have been having varying levels of discomfort in my back which has been ongoing for 2 months for which I am regularly seeing a chiropractor. As the issue isn't settling my chiro suggested I speak to my neurologist - could my back pain be MS related? The nuero didn't think so but ordered an MRI Summarized results say: Most of the lesions are unchanged.

I was just wondering what devices other people use to inject their DMD. I'm on rebif and I use the RebiSmart injector. That's what they sent me and no one asked me what I wanted, but I'm glad because it's very easy to inject with.

Improvement does NOT mean that the drugs need to be stopped. MS drugs are taken whether someone gets better or not. He needs a different, better doctor.

Is anyone currently taking Rebif? And does anyone know anything about it? I was just (finally) diagnosed with MS, though my Neuro wouln't say which kind it was... and is planning on putting me on Rebif. It's been 2 years since my symptoms started, and haven't had any kind of relapse or relief in any symptoms, they just keep coming.

I wanted to know if you liked the auto inject or the normal syringe, and why you like either one better than the other. And how does it make you feel after u take the injection? And for how long you feel ill afterwords, if u do at all. Thanks!! The nurse came over today and showed me how to do it both ways. I went to school to be a medical asst. and so I know how to to sub. cutanious injections. I think I would like doing it myself better, because I can control the speed og it.

I know maybe some day it will be second nature but how long does that take? I still have to really pysche myself up to push that button and I wanna cry every time..any thoughts appreciated..thanks!!!

Has anyone been on Rebif and gone off it to get pregnant? If so how long were you off Rebif for before you started trying for a baby?

I was diagnosed with MS 4 years ago. At that time I immediately went on Rebif after having fun with the spinal tap. Someone asked at one point, "How does it feel to have MS?". I simply stated that when I was diagnosed, it felt like having 5 lb dumb bella strapped to each knee. I felt something different but it wasn't really an issue. Now, it's having 50 lb dumb bells on each knee. Obviously, that brings a lot more to how I handle daily activities.

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Hi, I totally understand....I have only been on Rebif since March and have felt the same way since I started it. I was diagnosed and my neuro immediately put me on it. "Flu like symptoms" sounds so mild doesn't it? LOL! Like you, I always feel like ****. Persistent nausea...headaches....I get the fever/chills thing, and then sometimes get what my family refers to as the "malaria chills" - involves your whole body....really strong shaking. Very impressive....

Thanks heaps for your good advice- which I will heed, too. I've just had the second Rebif injection and I'll see how I'm doing with the Rebif for the next couple of days. If the depression stays it's probably not a good idea to stay on- but will also consult with my neuro tomorrow.

For those of you on Rebif, are you on 22 mcg or 44 mcg? And as far as you know, does your dosage correlate to your degree of disability? Thanks!

I have been on Rebif for four months now, and I am not going to do another shot, I can't handle the side effects. I've tried premedicating and nothing seems to work. How many of you are in the same situation? and what did you do?

My neurologist recommended Copaxone or Rebif. I have choosen Rebif mainly because apparently I have an active lesion in my neck and he said that Rebif has been shown to be quicker in "healing" the lesion. I have read about Rebif and and its side effects and starting to get really nervous. Any comments, pro or cons?

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!

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