rebif headache

I thought I was experiencing a migraine headache with the Rebif, but now I feel it is a sinus headache, because it is all in my eyes, and around them. Has anyone else on Rebif experienced sinus headaches on Rebif? Is this an allergy to Rebif?

I took my first Rebif shot on Thursday afternoon. I'm praying it is just coincidence, but since Thursday evening I've had a headache and muscle aches. The muscle aches are the worst part, and I'm extremely uncomfortable. I've tried Icy Hott, Tylenol, and ibuprofen, but they aren't doing much good, and I'm not sleeping well, which is making everything worse. Any suggestions for me?

Hi, I've been on Rebif for littlle over a year now. I used to get severe headache which had turned into migraine. So I started taking liquid gel Advil before the shot and I no longer have them. I also started to take vitimans c, d3, b12 they seemed to die down after I started those as well. The diarrhea is a yes for me too. I'm just not certain its the rebif causing it. Hope u start to feel better soon! Diarrhea *****!

Hi, Shell. Thanks. I wondered the same thing, if I might be getting a virus or the flu. I felt pretty bad all day yesterday, and it wasn't a good day to feel bad. (If there every is one) but it was my BFF's birthday, and we met for lunch and shopping. I have a horrendous headache this morning, starting from the base of my neck.

excruciating back pain and headache but now is just the headache that i reaaally hope it goes away this days. Actually I had a few doubs about rebif that is the medicine that my neuro wants me to take.. I will, off couse, ask him but i really wanted to know a little from the perspective of a person who is taking it .

I did some research on a more in-depth medical aspect and find no bad interaction with Rebif and Aspirin. In fact the swedish.org clearing shows in its rebif instructions that one can take up to 650mg of aspirin every 6 hours for relief from flu like symptoms. Perhaps you just got a weird reaction this time. I sometimes get a bad one from my Tysabri, for example, my last one was accompanied by a headache that lasted almost 24 hrs and then went away. But all others had been ok.

Hi, Laura. I've been on Rebif, 4 and 1/2 months. I started on Copaxone, but after 6 and 1/2 weeks, we found out that my "side effects", were actually a severe allergy to it, The Rebif auto-ject is easy to use, and has the finest needle. I don't even feel it go in. And that is saying something, because I am 5'2 and weigh 77#s. I take an Advil for Migraines 1/2 hour before I inject. (I didn't get them until I was on it for just over 3 months.

I was diagnosed with MS in 2007 and used rebif for 7 years. I was doing well until late 2012. I started having problems with spasticity in my legs. At first I was able to control with baclofen but it continued to get worse and I started having weakness also. My MRI showed that there were no changes in 3 years, my antibodies test to rebif was negative but I continued to feel worse. In March my dr started talking about tysabri. I was freaked out but desperate to feel better.

Well I did my first injection and it was absolutely fine! As I mentioned though I am starting on just 4mcgs (half the lowest dose) as my nurse wants to increase the dose gradually. I'll then go on to 11mcgs (ie half of the next dose in the titration pack) and then I start the 22mcgs dose on 26th June and then we'll see how I'm tolerating it particularly with depression and then they might put me on the max dose of 44mcgs.

I was working alot on our new house and I think that and the fact that I was off medication for a few months (the switch from copaxone to rebif took a few months) resulted in the attack. When I went for my Drs appointment with the neuro in April, he noted some weakness on my left leg. Around may time the spasms went away and my leg started to feel like its normal self. It's not completely back to normal, but I can only tell in Karate. I just can't kick as high or fast with my left leg.

Hi Coach, I'm on Rebif - and the dosing mgs is comparible to the Betaseron. It's the strongest in terms of interferons go - I do well with it and don't think you are at a disadvantage either way you go. Beta is th original and has the longest track record. For what it's worth, I do well with it. Super slim needle and only 3 x's a week injection. Others should come along and send their experiences as well.

HI! Oh boy, this is a hard step to take, which one does what, how will it make me feel, which one is best, etc. I'm sure your head is reeling over it - mine did too. What I learned though is that that no matter what one you choose, you are not making a bad choice. In the end, from what I've read, they are all equally effective. Some of the things they tell you to include in your decision is how often the med is administered, and the size of the needle and side affects.

My GP sent me to a nueroligist and he put me on rebif. I took the rebif for 5 years. I stopped because of the flu like side effects cme back. I have noe been off rebif for over a year. My mri's have never changed over all these years. None were ever inflamed. I have not experienced any episodes, never been on steroids. I had never had a spinal tap. Two weeks ago I had a spinal tap and, today I recieved the results. Te nueroligst say that the test{o bands} said I didn't have MS.

Is anyone else on Rebif? Any pointers or tips or suggestions from people who have been on Rebif (or Betaseron or Copaxone or Avonex)? I'm a little scared to start therapy, but also excited. I'm trying to be very positive about this. Thanks!

I've only had two 8.8mcg doses of Rebif so far. The first one I took paracetamol beforehand. The second one, last night, I forgot. Woke up two hours later with incredibly sore muscles and joints, chills, fever, soaked my bed in sweat and my teeth were chattering. It lasted a few hours (I took paracetamol as soon as I realised what was happening). My question is, is this usual on the smallest dose after only two shots?

Took my first dose of gilenya today heart rate drop to 50 so had to stay an extra hour but home now. Hoping this works since I failed rebif, tysabri, tecfidera we shall see what happens.

My doctor gave me the choice of Avenox and Rebif. I picked Rebif for the size of the needle. When it comes to needles I am a baby. The first month on Rebif my husband had to give me the shots but now I am able to do them myself. When I started I was having spacity in my legs and that has stayed the same or gotten better on some days. I do not think my spacity is getting any worse. I don't have flu like symptoms from Rebif.

tremor in my left hand and then started feeling quite unwell with foot cramps, a headache and heavy, aching limbs. Just a general feeling of illness really. By the morning I'm back to feeling fine again though. It's just starting up again now (for the 4th day) so I've taken ibuprofen to ease the aches and pains. I have increased my daily pilates by an extra 10 minutes this week and I do walk a lot (between 3/6 miles a day when my legs allow it!

Hello everyone, After being diagnosed MS I saw a new neurologist at the MS clinic for the first time last month , he told me that my MS is benign!! Was put on Rebif. Is there any one out there with it??..What I can read most of you have the other kinds..What should I be expecting as getting worst..? Or is it gonna become progressive ms.? I do have tingling ( sometime like a burning) in my hands off and on..little twitching in my leg muscle and heavinest, fatigue.

I have MS and have been taking Rebif foe 7 years. It has worked very well. I just learned that my current drug insurance plan from Humana will not cover Rebif in 2015. What plans cover at least some of the Rebif cost? My copay with Humana was about $300 per month. Would like not to exceed this amount.

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