#avonex - Shift.ms

15 May 2012 06:46Last reply 26 Dec 2012 10:15

First Avonex injection almost killed me!!!!!

So I took my first Avonex injection yesterday. I was on Rebif before and it used to hurt like hell. The fact that I was meant to take it thrice a week didn't help either! I took the Avonex yesterday and even though I was sorta freaked out after reading the literature, it didn't hurt at all!! I was e...

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@reens

28 Jan 2013 18:12Last reply 12 Feb 2013 19:42

Avonex worries & general rant

So my first injection is on weds, stressed without meaning to be if that makes sense. Anyone want to give me some good tips? I have my pain relief and big water bottle ready! Luckily my boss is okay with everything and doesn't mind if I have to go home. It's at noon, should I eat before I go (nor...

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@karynb

11 Jan 2013 03:38Last reply 18 Jan 2013 19:27

Avonex experiences

Hi all, I have quite happily been on Copaxone for just on two years now but unfortunately despite very careful rotation I have accumulated a number of lipoatrophy 'dips' where I inject. These are only increasing so I have been advised to move to Avonex. I have recently seen tales of a few disturb...

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@MsHackney

5 Jun 2015 18:41Last reply 28 Sep 2015 15:28

Avonex

Hi Just wanted to know people experiences of Avonex. I have just been diagnosed with RRMs and am due to start this in a couple of weeks. How crappy can it make you feel? Am tempted to delay for a couple of weeks as have a 10k race (only running again this week after last relapse) and cousins wed...

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@laurianne25

5 Oct 2019 18:57Last reply 7 Sep 2020 14:21

To those with Avonex experience

I took my first 1/4 dose yesterday around 6 pm. For awhile, I didnt feel anything. Around 5 hours later, I woke up with violent shaking chills, but managed to sleep off and on. A couple hours later, I woke up very nauseous and vomited a couple times. I went back to sleep, and when I woke up this mor...

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@JoWillsher

13 Jan 2016 19:08Last reply 15 Jan 2016 10:07

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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@Kimmy122

11 Apr 2021 20:15Last reply 13 Apr 2021 17:21

Avonex

Been on avonex since jan this year was on needle and syringe and was struggling with it so was given the avonex pen and ive been having reactions every week i use it end up with a big red mark that doesnt seem to fade has anyone else experienced this? Ive seen MS nurse and she pulling me in in may t...

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@webbexpress

27 May 2014 09:52Last reply 9 Jun 2014 13:02

Avonex

Hi, Just wondering what other people's experiences of Avonex are? I am penciled in to start with it later this Summer. Thanks Ben

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@Senang78

11 Mar 2016 13:01Last reply 17 Mar 2016 09:19

Avonex injections

Hello all, Hope you are all enjoying this sunny weather (for those in the UK). I just wanted to ask a quick question about the avonex injections. I've been doing them now for roughly 2 months. They've been ok, some aches, and a bit of slightly overwhelming tiredness sometimes. I tend to sleep thr...

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@Jerbil

14 Dec 2018 12:07Last reply 18 Dec 2018 13:04

Plegridy vs Avonex etc. Side effects?

I've had quite a hard time on Avonex with the side effects. But I've stuck with it for 7 years as it's doing its job and I'm OK MS-wise. It's been getting to me recently though so I've been thinking about the alternatives. I was chuffed to discover that the same drug is now available in 2-weekly i...

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@nikkileigh

1 Aug 2012 13:51Last reply 3 Aug 2012 09:02

Avonex-Help and advice

Hey guys, I got the call today to say I have an appointment this Friday to start with my treatment. I am going to be using Avonex, this is my first experience with treatment for my MS. Was wondering how those of you using it found it in the beginning? How were the flu like symptoms, did they persi...

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@DanRB80

24 May 2012 15:28Last reply 27 May 2012 19:28

Copaxone, Avonex or Rebif? Help

Which one shall i take? I dont like the side effects listed with Copaxone but have had Graves disease in the past and have heard that Rebif and Avonex can cause thyroid problems. What can i do? Or shall i bite the bullet and choose Copaxone :/

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@Geordie57

17 Dec 2017 18:26Last reply 29 Dec 2017 23:15

Avonex pen

Hi everyone, has or is anyone having problems with how hard it is to use the pen for Avonex? I’ve even requested a new batch which is also really hard to press😬 it even jumps out and takes 10-15 mins of hard pressing 😝thanks

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@Abbie_Dale

6 Sep 2017 20:44Last reply 7 Sep 2017 21:00

help with avonex

My name is abbie i was just recently diagnosed with MS. I had my first episode when i was 10, im 14 now. Im starting weekly injections of Avonex and i was wondering if anyone can help me out andntell me what to expect when i start the medication? Thank you, also i just need someone to talk to. As im...

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@Pinkyx

18 Jan 2016 21:08Last reply 22 Jan 2020 14:33

So fed up with DMT plegridy avonex :(

Hi all. I have been taking plegridy which is an updated version of avonex ( I think. ) ... And I take it every two weeks ( self inject ) and I makes me ill for near to a week with side effects, the first two weren't as bad, as they were lower dosages but the others , which were full dosage have been...

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@Senang78

5 Jan 2016 15:55Last reply 7 Jan 2016 08:20

Avonex humour!!

Hi all, I thought I'd share a funny story - because we all need a laugh now and again. I had an appointment with an MS nurse yesterday to kick off my Avonex injections (my first one!). My partner wanted to come along, which I really appreciated. Over the years he's talked about his fear of needles...

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@Senang78

18 Dec 2015 13:06Last reply 13 Jan 2016 01:05

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 ...

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@LadyCaroline

3 Jan 2015 21:02Last reply 17 Jan 2015 16:36

Avonex

Hi folks :) I'm starting Avonex on Friday. Any help or suggestions on how to get though my side effects, or injection tips for when I start doing my own? How have you found Avonex, do you feel it has helped your relapses at all? I'm excited and nervous so i'll be glad to get it over and done wi...

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@wildthing

16 Nov 2014 15:06Last reply 25 Nov 2014 16:40

Avonex inj times make any difference?

Hi all, I'm really struggling with the 'flu' type side effects of Avonex (have tried Rebif & reacted to that one too!). a) Has anyone got any tips on how to reduce the effects on the day of the inj? b) Any tips on how to reduce the effects the next day? c) Does inj'ing earlier in the day reduce ...

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@jessie88

15 Aug 2013 11:26Last reply 17 Aug 2013 19:34

DMD Avonex advice pls!

Hi I injected myself on Monday for the first time with Avonex which was scary but not as bad as I thought it would b! The flu like symptoms came on at rapid pace on Mon eve so no sleep between the shivering & sweating but felt ok tues just headaches. I want to know what other people experiences...

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