@Allyson_Wagg 

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Allyson_Wagg

Is any one on plegridy

Hi my husband has rrms diagnosed 4 years ago he has started on plegridy just had his third injection yesterday is any one else using plegridy and what side affects do you get he gets the fls within minutes of injecting then feels rough for couple of days would love to hear other people's stories
@Stumbler

Hi @allyson_wagg and welcome. It's good of you to join us on behalf of your husband. Us blokes do like to suffer in silence! It's been a long time since I was on an interferon and getting the flu symptoms. I used to time my shot so that I was already going to bed before the symptoms hit. I'd be OK the following morning. Other members, who should be along soon, use paracetamol and ibuprofen either before and/or after the shot. Here's a couple of earlier conversations on this subject. https://shift.ms/forums/topic/rebif-and-the-infamous-flu-like-symptoms https://shift.ms/forums/topic/dmd-avonex-advice-pls Hopefully these side-effects will wane after a few shots. :wink:

@SamanthaThompson

Hello, I have been taking Plegridy for a couple of months now. I usually take paracetamol beforehand and then after until the next day. I have found it to be good, I was previously on Avonex and was getting terrible muscle pain (injection site). The only downside is it seems to be affecting my tummy, so I have a GP appointment this week to see if I can have something to help. I do feel a bit rough for a few days but I'm sure that is because Plegridy is designed to stay in the body for longer which allows for the less frequent injections. Paracetamol definitely helps me and I make sure I have eaten before I take it. Sometimes I have to add ibuprofen but it's not everytime. I hope your husband gets on okay with it, hopefully the side effects will become more manageable over time (I hope so!) Sam x