Rebif reactions

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Avatar f tn Now that I'm taking Rebif I'm noticing injection site reactions. I know it will happen, but is there anything I can do or something others have done for it. Please help!!!!!!
Avatar f tn 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?
503486 tn?1340976774 I was looking at Rebif and all the Beta interferons and I was sad to see that people also have bad site reactions with the Rebif. I had a bad reaction to my Marcaine this week, and I'm starting to think I'm going to react badly to everything. I use marcaine to help with pain sometimes. I have it for my Interstitial Cystitis, but inject it once in a while if I have a nerve pain that gets bad on my left foot. It helps. I did my rt.
Avatar f tn So I'm taking rebif and I'm tired at times. But I have been itching like hell. It started only in the injection site. But now its in other areas for ex my chest it itched so bad that I noticed a bruise, which is un normal for me.
Avatar f tn Is anyone currently taking Rebif? And does anyone know anything about it? I was just (finally) diagnosed with MS, though my Neuro wouln't say which kind it was... and is planning on putting me on Rebif. It's been 2 years since my symptoms started, and haven't had any kind of relapse or relief in any symptoms, they just keep coming.
382218 tn?1341181487 I had also heard that thigh area was bad for reactions and wanted to try to prevent this. Well, I soon afterwards, I got a huge hard lump at the site which as dimished a lot, but I can still feel it two days later. Does anyone know what the lump is, ie: is it fluid collecting under the skin? For my fourth shot, on my left outer thigh, I prepped by warming the injection site for 10 mins before the shot, and chilling it for 15 mins afterwards.
Avatar f tn 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?
1981227 tn?1336328438 Hi there! I was dx in April this year and started Rebif in June. Ditto with injection site reactions. :-) I am currently having my first flare up since dx and my neuro had said to see him when that happens. I called him this week and since it is mild he said no need for MRI and since I don't need steroids nothing needs to be done. Like you, my relapse is noted and I will wait for it to clear up. Glad to hear of someone else on Rebif.
233622 tn?1279334905 I am in the process of switching to Beta due to similar reactions from Rebif. My Beta nurse said that the initial pain at the injection site will most likely be reduced because there is no preservative in Beta like there is in Rebif. But the reactions you describe are actually a reaction to the interferon and most likely I will have the same probs with Beta. It is a good reaction apparently which seems wierd.
Avatar f tn Hi, Guitar_grrrl! Thank you, it's good to be back. I don't mind the Rebif injections-no site reactions. On Copaxone, it burned like mad for 45 minutes after, and I had huge, itchy welts, and I felt horrible. I posted a photo of Kia and I-take a look at my sweet little girl. She's 13 years old now.
5401039 tn?1368030238 t get any reactions to Rebif, at all. A headache the morning after, which was resolved with a cup of coffee. No site reactions. The Rebif pen is adjustable, and my MS Lifelines nurse had me set it at 1. If you choose to go with Rebif, stay away from the Rebidose injector, if you are thin. It is not adjustable. It is set at 2, and because I am so thin, I only have a few areas, that I can inject.
1508160 tn?1289920302 He is now having me switch from Rebif to Copaxone after only two months. The only side effect I had on Rebif was red spots at the injection site. Wondering if anyone else has had this happen, and what side effects, if any Copaxone has compared to Rebif therapy. Thanks in advance for any responses.
Avatar f tn Hi there, I used Rebif for a year. Flu-like side effects and injection site reactions. Not any one thing bothered me too bad but the spasticity in my arms were making injections difficult so I switched to Tec a year ago. Definitely had worse side effects in the beginning but I was able to work through the gastro issues and I can live with the flushing. I did have low lymphocytes for a while but they have resolved.
1489159 tn?1288657429 Hi there, Sorry for your diagnosis. The side affects mentioned in the literature can and do happen. I'm a Rebif user for 3 years now and do very well. My site reactions are just a warm (to touch) pink about the size of a silver dollar. I inject straight up without the autoinjector but I many people use the auto and it works very well for them. Like all meds it's important to weigh out the benefits and risks.
921525 tn?1248122687 Hi, I was wondering if anyone who has taken both Avonex and Rebif could give some input here. I have been taking Rebif since this past June, but have started to wonder about how Avonex would compare side-effect-wise. As they are both interferons, I would think they would be similar, but I'm not certain. The idea of once a week sounds nice in comparion though, so I would like some actual first-hand knowledge. Thanks!
Avatar f tn Hi there, I used Rebif for a year and had the typical flu like side effects and injection site reactions (I believeCopaxone has similar side effects). I took acetaminophen to help with those. I had a major depressive episode several years before and was also treated for depression several times after that. Rebif did not make my depression recur but it is always wise to keep an eye out, and as immisceo says, if your daughter's depressiin returns the insurance company will back off.
1710955 tn?1309446473 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.
Avatar m tn My question is how goos is rebif for treating MS.
Avatar f tn Just trying to get my head around starting drugs have known had MS since 06 listed as proable until next relapse although they were sure I had it two weeks ago half head went numb now have to decide which I want to take I am leaning towards rebif any would be great .
Avatar f tn 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?
1713150 tn?1314467342 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.