rebif symptoms

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.

I have RRMS, diagnosed 2 months ago and just started Rebif. My question is, I also have Meniere's Disease and accute osteoarthritis. There are many interacting symptoms and I never know what I'm feeling. The most aggrivating one recently is muscle knee pain so intense sometimes I need help getting up. Both knees have been replaced many years ago and the hardware has been declared flawless. What's up? I'm constantly dizzy. Is that the MS or the Meniere's?

As you may know, I was diagnosed with MS in April and have been on Rebif. I have had 2 relapses while on it. The first one was just a week of muscle spasms. I am currently in the 2nd one now and it has been active since 8/11/10. I have 3 days of I.V Solumedrol the 1st of sept and have felt no relief. With this one I have been having some new things going on that do not seem to fit with MS, at least not anything I can find. So this is what I'm hoping you can help me with.

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.

Has anyone experienced any withdrawal-type symptoms from quitting Rebif abruptly?

Hello. Does anyone take Rebif for MS? Is it helping? How long before any improvement? Does anyone think that it's just a false hope with nasty side effects? Thanks.

m not sick with the flu like symptoms. However, Rebif shows to be a little more effective. Copaxone is working very slow. I've been having problems and not sure what to do. Although, I have plans to speak to my Neuro and go over my home charting to see what direction we need to go.

I began taking my Rebif shots without taking Advil in advance. Am I playing with fire?

So the ins company wont pay for Copaxone or Gilynia until my daughter first tries Rebif (i guess because its cheaper for them.) I have a concern with her being on an interferon due to the possible mental health side effects. She is already on Lexapro for anxiety and mild depression. I dont want anything adding to the issue. We have dr app tomorrow to discuss Rebif but I dont want her on it. Anyone have bad side effects with Rebif??? Any advise for me?? Thank you.

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...

Started Rebif almost a month ago (after being on Avonex for over a year, blah) and this week has come and gone and Aunt Flo is absent this month. Now since I was 12 there have only been a handfull of times this has happened: Getting pregnant with child #1 and Child #2 and also there was a 3 month time frame in 2007 (in the summer leading up to my initial flare up). Also my tubes have been tied, burnt , you name it it was done..

Hi all. I have been on REBIF for a year now. I am due for a follow up MRI at the end of this month, and will see my neuro in Feb. I have been very tired and feeling very emotional - off and on - for this past year. But so much has happened - my dx, having to leave my job due to symptoms - not being able to exercise like I used to - (my running always helped me keep all things in perspective!) But I'm wondering if some of my feelings of depression could be caused by the Rebif.

I have been on rebif 44 for 9 weeks. Two weeks ago I started biting my lip. I noticed that my jaw is jerking which makes me bite my lip. Also started biting tongue. It is like my tongue does not know where it is. Does anyone else have this problem. I am taking the rebif for ms.

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.

If your symptoms are caused by inflammation when the inflammation dies down so will the symptoms. If the symptoms are caused by nerve damage they are permanent. Rebif is not for symptom relief it is slow progression. Sometimes inflammation subsides on Rebif and you feel better. There are medications to deal with nerve pain and muscle spasms.

Thank you, each one of you, for your responses, I truly appreciate it. I just know, how many symptoms I had (many) before the Rebif settled into my system, and I don't look forward to getting them back, especially if it's all at once. I pray, the situation gets settled quickly, and this will be a non-issue, in the very near future. In the meantime, I pray that all is well, with each and everyone of you. As Spring, is just around the corner, at least here in the USA.

http://www.mslifelines.com/rebif/guide/side-effects.

The thing about staying on the Rebif is it slows progression. I am not sure why you went off Rebif, financial, side effects, or you just thought you did not need it.Progression happens with or with out symptoms. DMDs do not help with symptoms they slow progression. Nothing stops progression completely. This is why success happens when you go on them and stay on them as soon as you are diagnosed. Are you back on a DMD? If not it might be a good idea.

Has anyone on rebif experienced recurring vaginal yeast infections? Have not had this problem in past. Blood sugar is also elevated, no family history of diabetes. Just wondering if the Rebif might be contributing to these problems.

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.

Hi there, Welcome to our forum! When I started Rebif, I had the flu-like symptoms as well. Nothing much changed them except for time. After about 3 months they started to subside. I'm not sure what paracetamol is, but I use to take Advil or naproxen, or tylenol. The tylenol didn't really help at all. Are you injecting prior to bed? The sweating and aches waking you up? And, did this sweating just start with the increase or did it start w/the lowest dose?

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