starting avonex tomorrow
Hi, got my first avonex injection tomorrow and i am not looking forward to it,
Any advice would be good, thanks
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Take it easy. I have been on Avonex since June. After my first injection I didn't feel great. Heavy limbs etc collapsed in bed with paracetamol and ibuprofen and had a real craving for cold Ice lollies. The next day just felt mix between flu and a hangover. Within about 3 weeks side effects were better. I still get tired and a bit achy but now is manageable if don't over exert myself. I inject at about 7pm on a Sunday night so can sleep through worst of side effects then other than taking kids to school and walking the dog I make sure Monday's are pretty free and quiet. Try and relax as much as possible before actually injecting as it hurts less. Good luck and take care of yourself.
Thanks for that, hope my side effects dont last too long. Hope it works for you.