Rebif fatigue
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That is the best outcome. Rebif, nor any of the other three firstline meds, are considered cures. Rebif is an excellent med with a good reputation. And therer are other meds that are coming along soon that will be in pill form, but it remains to be seen who will do best on those versus using the shots.
Now, the reality is that a good proportion of people with MS will need some aid for walking and other activities (like a cane or wheelchair) within about 20 to 25 years after diagnosis.
A few months later my Dr told me about Rebif which was new to the market at that time. Rebif is a 3 times a week shot and the shot goes into the fatty tisue just under the skin. The flu symptoms were worse at first but left almost completely after a few months.
Last year I tried to return to work. I missed quite a few shots and the flu symptoms came back including this time extreme eye pain.
On rebif, I have had one outbreak,2 months after starting, dr said it wasnt a Rebif failure,could still be copaxon getting out and rebif starting. But I have things under controll now, am finding out the little other side affects that escort MS tho-have had extreme fatigue, now I think my bladder has been affected, I have to go all the time. At first I thought it was a female issue, talked to the gyno last time I was there, he felt my tummy and told me everything was fine.
I was put on Copaxone at first, but had several relapses and decided on Rebif. Since starting on Rebif I have not had a full relapse for 7 years. I have to deal with heat intolerance, fatigue, and balance issues. I have severe Neuropathy in my feet and lower legs. I also have seronNegative RA, and moderate Fibromyalgia. I moved to another state 5 years ago and then returned which meant a new doctor because my doctor here had retired.
I saw my neurologist and he said that becuase I had recently had an increase in dosage of rebif it could be making me feel unwell. My symptoms were painful spacticity and urinary difficult (which were all new to me) and I'd swear I was having a relpase. I felt sicker than ever before with MS.
I have recently started taking the 44 dose of Rebif, and in addition to various flu symptoms, have developed a minor but persistent twitch in my lower lip. Could this be related to the medication?
Thanks for responding. I am on copaxone. I hear Rebif has some symptoms that are debillitating in itself. Are you saying RIS is more aggressive than MS? I had never heard of RIS until now. They also are unsure that my initial seizure was not a symptom since it is not typical of MS. I think it was because one of the lesions on the mri enhanced and I never had any illness until then. I do have some depression and fatigue although I work full time w/o any problems.
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