rebif ms medication

I don't know much about MS but I was wondering if certain medications can cause lesions on the spine (or brain) to shrink or disappear temporarily on an MRI? Or if medications are meant to just alleviate the symptoms?

m sure there are many medications for MS for different things but I am wondering if MS medication is to eleviate symptoms or to slow down progression?

Hi everyone, I'm going on 4 months now of symptoms including ataxia (pretty severe), numbness on whole right side, double vision, nausea. I got a second opinion last week and was told again that it's "most likely MS". I had "hyperintensity" on my last MRI (may) and just had another today. This was something I insisted on as my neurologist thought it wasn't important. I had blood work done which came back fine and a spinal tap that also looked fine.

I've been on Rebif for about 13 years. My insurance recently stopped covering it, but offered Aubagio as an alternative--sounded good to me! I'll be switching, but I'm worried about just stopping Rebif cold turkey (which my neurologist suggests). Has anyone had any experiences with stopping Rebif?

No one should have to endure gaining more than 30 lbs from medication, and this is especially hard for a young girl. She has enough to contend with from MS. I urge you to talk to the neurologist asap. If this proves a stumbling block, there are also other good MS doctors. We have to be proactive whether we like it or not. Best of luck to you and your daughter.

I think depression is a common sx of MS as it is but if this is new to you and coincides with the new medication then it is something you need to speak to your dr about, just in case. Cheers......

It has been proven to slow down my MS and i have not had a serious relaspe since beginning the medication. I have recently gone off Rebif to plan for a baby but intend on going straight back on it after i have a baby. If you have any questions dont hesitate to ask me.

I have to change my medication and I'm not sure what medicine I should go on. I'm left with 4choices Rebif, Betaseron, Tecfidera, and tysabri.

For the first 3 months you may experience side effects but they will subside and lessen over time.

My husband has MS, was diagnosed four years ago, and is on Rebif. He tolerates the medication very well. It was helping him in the very beginning. But he is starting to progressively get worse. Does smoking have anything to do with MS and Progression?

I finally was able to see the neurologist today and he confirmed my diagnosis of MS. I have to go into tomorrow to have blood work done and then it is the awful task of deciding on what medication to take. My neuro recommended either Rebiff or Techfidera. Any insight into these 2 meds? Any help with trying to decide which way to go would be greatly appreciated.

It is impossible for me, or anyone, to tell whether or not you would have had your attack had rebif been started earlier. Rebif, and other injectable MS medications (the interferons), reduce risk of relapse significantly, but not by 100%, meaning that even if someone is on a medication, they could still have a relapse, but their relapse risk is just less on the interferons.

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 did have the advantage of talking with my sister who was on Rebif at the time. I knew about the side effects of medication. I also knew someone with MS that took Avonex. I didn't know anything about about Copaxone, though. I read everything on this board and even other boards about people's experiences that I could get my hands on. What finally changed my mind was actually reading the medical literature given to me by my doctor.

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

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.

I was diagnosed with MS in 2000 at the age of 58. My symptoms were numbness in my face, feet, and legs, an uncomfortable almost tickling sensation in my arms and legs, balance issues, and tripping on flat services. I also had frequent bouts with bladder infections most of my life. I also had bladder and sometimes bowel control issues. The Neurologist sent me for an MRI which showed several lesions on my brain. I did not have MRI's of my spine at that time.

For instance, what are the monthly costs for medication (e.g. Rebif or others)? What is the official go to info source in Singapore? Looking forward to your feedback. All the best!

There are going to be some side effect to anything that you use that is approved for MS. With Copaxone I do not have any medication side effects, but do have injection site reactions. After 7 months of being on the daily injection, I notice that even my injection site reactions are getting less and less. This is MY experience. I really am sorry to hear that you have become frustrated wtih Rebif. Perhaps you would do better on a lose dosage and Avonex may be for you.

I was symptom free for six years until a UTI stirred up my MS again. A round of steroids and going back on my rebif seems to have once again calmed things down, thankfully. Does this mean we are cured? No, just fortunate :) be thankful. Stay on your meds, and live each day to it's fullest.

I was DX with MS in late 2003. I had lost the ability to walk and my sight in my left eye by the time MS was even considered. My DR wanted me to go on an ABC drug and Avonex was the only once a week drug so that's what I chose. (very scared of needles) It is a inter muscular shot lots of site injection pain, lumps, bruising and next day flu like symptoms. After a year I had another exasubation that landed me in the hospital.

Can anyone comment on their experiense with rebif? I have used it for over 2 years and had my first relapse. I have searched rebif and seen positive results, but i thought it would be nice to hear from others using rebif. I'd like to think my ms was caught early because i never had a relapse until 2 and a half years after being diagnosed. i am still taking rebif. All comments on rebif welcome..

Let us know how you make out and what if anything you think Rebif may have to do with this. I start Rebif next week and am keeping fingers crossed that it doesn't disagree with me. Another thought --- have you tried calling the Rebif patient support program to tell them about the hives? Perhaps they have heard from other patients with the same problem? Good luck to you.

Can I still have MS with a normal MS panel?? Now I will have another MRI of my neck and back Thursday to see if anything else if going on> Please give me your input!

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