rebif pain

ve been on Rebif since about October and my pain shortly after my injection and the following day is VERY substantial. I can't bear to be touched because my skin feels like it's been burned (upper arms, upper legs, upper chest and back) and my spinal pain is just beyond the level of holy ow! Even when I'm not taking the Rebif I have those pains but not quite as bad. My doctor is going to be switching me to Copaxone soon in the hopes that my pains won't be as severe.

I was told I have a slight murmur but nothing significant. After being on Rebif for about 6 weeks, I began to get a burning stabbing chest pain; I went to the doctor and was told it was not heart related. I get this pain pretty regularly; my worry is that I am damaging my heart. The reason I went on Rebif rather than Copaxone when I was given a choice of meds was my fear of the IPR reaction with Copaxone.

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?

i started rebif about a month and a half ago.since then depression has been rampant!!!night sweats have been rampant!!!im also on wellbutrin for depression.im told that it takes roughly three months for rebif side affects to subside>can anyone share there experience with rebif.ive been dx with relapsing ms recently,august fifth to be exact and my life is upside down!!!!!!im talking on the virge of mental breakdown.any input is welcome...

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.

ve been told I tolerate pain extremely well, but I find I can hardly bear the pain of the Rebif injection, and if I cry, my poor husband wants to cry also. He follows instructions and injects slowly to the count of 10-1000 and as the Rebif is injected, the pain soars. The autoinjector leaves a round, red spot on my skin for weeks after an injection, which may be a good thing--at least we know where the latest injection sites are so we don't hit them again for at least 2 weeks.

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?

I have not been on Rebif, but I have read that you should wait at least 1 month preferrably 3. I would definetly wait the 3 months just to make sure.

I missed quite a few shots and the flu symptoms came back including this time extreme eye pain. When I asked my Dr about it he said that headaches and eye pain were a common symptom of interferon which both Rebif and Avonex are. I went off of Interferon completely and started looking into Tysarbi the once a month IV medication. Well... I recently read quite a bit about a brain infection that Tysarbi patients sometimes get and die from... oh yeah and Vanginitis... Mmmm Mmmmm sounds fun.

Rebif can cause flu-like symptoms - are you currently running a fever? How long have you felt sick? Of course, it's very important to talk to your regular doctor about any symptoms. It may not be the Rebif that's causing your vomiting and shortness of breath. A month or so ago, I had serious pain in my right leg. I thought it was an escalation of my spasticity - turned out it was a blood clot! I waited three weeks before seeking treatment.

She is around an 8 on the Expanded Disability Status Scale and has been on multiple interferon-beta1a treatments, including Rebif and Avonex and nothing seems to be helping. What course of treatment would you recommend?

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 take Rebif for RRMS and I am having severe Right thigh pain & low back pain I have severe degeneration of my entire spine and my Orthopaedic Surgeon who is also a Pain management specialist wants me to try the injections. He believes that the leg pain is coming from my back not my hip. Is there any problem associated with taking Rebif and getting the steriod injections? I am scheduled to start the injections on May 5th. This discussion is related to <a href='http://www.medhelp.

My right knee continue to buckle when i walk no pain could it be weakness or what.

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.

He basicly told me that I should just see my neuro again and that the rebif was probably causing all of my new symptoms! I have been on rebif for 7 months! Why would it suddenly cause malar rash, joint pain and swelling, extreme hair loss, anemia and chronic diarrhea, just to name a few. Has anyone heard of rebif causing lupus symptoms? I am still waiting for blood results from that appt. They took 8 large tubes of blood, so hopefully I will get those results soon.

Hi, I just began my titration of Rebif, with 8.8 mcg for 2 weeks, so I moved up to 22 mcg on Friday, January 29th. So far, my side effects were flu like symptoms and increased tremors (with 8.8 mcg). Today, Saturday 30th, my side effects include flu like symptoms, extreme aches and pain throughout my body, all the way down to my bones, like I have been beaten severely with a baseball bat, but also I'm running a fever. Normal body temperature for me is 96.

I never forget to do my injections like I sometimes did with the rebif, the pain just after injection really hurts for me but I would rather have that for 10 mins than the flu 24/7. The only side effect I get is the pain, but I have realized that if I make little adjustments to how I inject, like different angles, or slighty higher or lower in certain areas, then it doesnt hurt so much.

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 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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