rebif injector

My Neuro wants me to switch from Rebif to Betaseron. I have been taking Rebif since March 09 and have had to do one round of Solu Medrol in May and will find out tomorrow if I have to do another. I also have pretty bad injection site reactions which is why the Neuro wants the switch. I guess Rebif has acid in the injection and it makes the site reactions worse? My question is, I am under the impression that Betaseron is not pre mixed and also that there is not an auto injector?

However, I have noticed that sometimes, when I pull the cap off of the syringe by pulling off the gray end of the auto-injector, a couple of drops of medication will come out of the syringe before I can get it injected. And sometimes after the injection when I pull the needle away, there is a bit of the liquid on the surface of my skin. I mentioned it to my caseworker at Rebif and she was surprised this was happening.

I have been on rebif for 2 years now. My question to all who are on or have been on Rebif is: do the areas where you have injected hurt? I don't mean right after the injection or even 1 week later. For example, both of my upper legs hurt when I lean against a counter top, even though I have not injected there for over 3 weeks. My hip areas where I have injected will ache as well if I turn just right when I am sitting down. I am actually thinking of taking a break from Rebif.

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.

Has anyone else gotten the new Rebidose injector? I just noticed there is no way to adjust the depth setting. I was at setting 1 on Rebif. I'm a nervous wreck about injecting tonight, because at 76#s, I have no fat.

Hello, I have to try Rebif before my insurance will consider me for an oral DMD (since I've already been on Copaxone). I don't know too much about Rebif. I do know that it's an interferon and can cause flu like symptoms and I think it's intramuscular injections. Do the injections hurt? Do you do the injections or does a nurse come out and give the injections? Are the injections in your legs? How often do you have to get the injections?

Well I guess somethings as head depends of any person. Today I got the Rebif kit with the injector and all the specifications , well I guess today i'll be reading to find out a little bit more. I'm new around here but I really like it becasue there's a ton of information that any MS patient could find really usefull. I will probably have some new doubts about Rebif once i get the first shot and I really hope find some answers here . Thanks!

Once in a while I get bruises at the injection site but that is when I hit a blood vessel or a stretch mark. I had to adjust my rebif injector to 2 arrows so the needle does not go in as far. When I was on the 8mg and 22mg I never had flu like symptoms. My flu like symptoms started when I went on the 44mg shots. I think the instructions that come with rebif says you can keep the shots a room temperature for 30 days anything longer the shots have to be refrigerated.

Thanks, Gorlie. I prefer straight up injections myself. Though they give no pictures of this gadget, I wonder if it's an attempt to keep folks injecting. I know some studies have sought to identify why people do not continue on their schedule and their various reasons., i.e., side affects, like you saythe needles, etc. Maybe some learned info led them to this as a solution. I really don't like the auto injector, it's too abrupt. Wonder how this thing differs.

Hi! I am about to start my Rebif for the first time ever next week. 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.

It was just a week ago that I saw the neuro and he diagnosed me with probable MS. Now I have already received my auto injector and rebif in the mail. I have a nurse from MS Liifelines coming on friday to train me and start me on the injections. I am not looking forward to it because I HATE needles. I turn my head anytime I am being stuck. But I guess I will have to get use to it. I also have an appt on 5/4 with a local neuro that specializes in MS.

While talking to my rebif rep about the possibility of having both the Rebismart injector and some pre-filled syringes on hand, (ty Shell for the suggestion), he told me there is a new device available called the Rebislide. Well...first he laughed nervously and said he's never heard of someone wanting to us syringes instead of the Rebismart. He said it was crazy that I was using syringes without having had the training. I got a real kick that he was so surprised with my request.

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!

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.

Is there anyone using Rebif for MS? if so how are you getting on with this treament?

t care for the auto injector I started REBIF as well. I just want this to go away.

I had the same trouble when I started with Rebif (switching to Copaxone soon). The thought of injecting myself was terrifying. I have a big problem with needles and really anything that involves skin being cut. I never thought that I'd be able to do it even to save my life. But when the chips are down and you have your nurse standing there watching you for the first time, you realize that it's either do it or sit there awkwardly for hours while the nurse glares at you.

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