Rebif side effects treatment
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m dealing with along with diabetes and copd, and supposedly has the least amount of side effects. I was able to stay on it for about a year before I began having bad skin reactions. Currently, I am awaiting a full eval by rheumie to see if I can do something like rebif or avonex - with lupus, I make my own interferon and that class of dmd's could possibly make the lupus worse..As you can see, my point is this - just like MS is different for everyone, so is finding the right treatment.
I took Avonex for three years and unfortunately I was one of those that always had side effects, so I gave up. With Rebif you are taking an even higher dose of Interferon Beta 1-A than Avonex users.
I have heard that Rebif users start to notice a reduction in side effects after more time on the drug. There is that chance that could happen for you. I would talk things over with your doctor.
Hey, mama.
This is Melinda & I've been taking Rebif for 3 -4 months now. At first, I had the common flu-like symptoms of chills, aches and so forth. After a couple weeks of treatments, and taking ibuprofen before each shot, those symptoms passed.
I also have unusually sensitive skin so had minor problems near injection sites.
I've been treated for depression & anxiety for years.
hi Marizzy, and welcome to the forum. I can say that since this is your first post! I'm glad you have decided to join in the conversation.
I am also a heart patient - I had a heart attack last year at the age of 53. I am fine but do remain aware of all things cardio.
Have you called the Rebif hotline and talked to them about side effects? I am on copaxone and very know little about the other DMD's and their side effects, but I will look and see if I can find some answers.
My question is how goos is rebif for treating MS.
ve been on Rebif 22mcg for 18 months -- no flu-y symptoms, no side effects (except a mild occasional morning-after headache). No relapses. I'm taking half of the usual 44mcg dose at my request -- I have a history of depression and thyroid problems, and I figure if I do well on the lower dose, that's best for me. Neuro tells me it's not unusual for folks to stay on the 22mcg dose.
Hi all, my daughter was diagnosed with MS at the age of 14 and she is now 17 and has started with Rebif about 9 months ago. The is on rebif 44 and has no real side effects from the injection any more. But she had to have her gallbladder removed 2 months ago. She has also picked up 15 kilos since she started on rebif even though she is eating healthy and is doing swimming and spinning...no matter what she does she cant drop the weight. Is there anyone else who is having this problem?
Hi Kelly! I used Rebif for about a year and it was my first DMD.
The nurse will show you how to do the injections and then you do them yourself. They are subcutaneous injections done 3 times a week. Outside of thighs, back of arms, abdomen and behind both hips/lower back area.
The dose is titrated for the first month and my side effects only started after the first full dose.
Would decreasing to 22mcg be an option? A fellow Rebif user on another MS site who never had any side effects sudenly had terrible reactions post injection. He reported no further side effects after dropping the dose in half.
This is just a temporary solution till he gets in to see his Neuro in a couple of weeks.
I manage my side effects OK with extra strength Tylenol, which you've already stated don't cut it for you.
It can take a few months to separate disease activity from treatment side-effects unless its something obvious like Copaxone welts.
Be sure to mention this to your team when you go for the second infusion so this gets put in your notes and you get feedback from the pros. In the mean time, I'm so sorry you're feeling this wiped out.
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