@JoWillsher 

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JoWillsher

starting avonex tomorrow

Hi, got my first avonex injection tomorrow and i am not looking forward to it, Any advice would be good, thanks
@MsHackney

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.

@JoWillsher

Thanks for that, hope my side effects dont last too long. Hope it works for you.