@Senang78 

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Senang78

1st Avonex and work?

Hi All, Hope you are having a good time in the run up to the Christmas break! Just a quick question - I'm due to start Avonex in the new year, have my first injection on the 4th January in the afternoon. I'd planned to go back to work afterwards - do you think it's realistic to do that because of the potential side affects or do you think I should call it a day afterwards? Many thanks for your advice :) Nicole
@Monica2015

Hi @senang78, I have not had personal experience of this drug, but understand the possible flu like symptoms may render you unable to work. They may or may not rear their head, but especially as it's your as it is your first dose...

@Stumbler

@senang78 , I share @monica2015 's concern. The flu symptoms, if you get them, can occur a couple of hours after the shot. It may be best to be within your comfort zone at home, just to see how it goes. It may be best if you time the shot so that you're in bed when the side effects occur. But, you'll learn these strategies as you go along. But, there again, you may be alright.