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Avonex (a beta interferon) is an injectable disease modifying treatment (DMT) for relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis, taken weekly. Find out more about Avonex and share you experiences with other MSers.

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@meganquinn97 

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meganquinn97

Avonex

Hi All! Is anybody really struggling with Avonex? Side effects and actually doing the injection? For the last few months I have sat in tears every injection night and having a panic attack trying to do it. Last night it was so bad I just couldn't do it. I've tried getting someone else to do it and a...
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@Lupin 

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Lupin

Ms meds Avonex

Hi what meds are people on ? I’ve been on Avonex for 12 years and it seems to be working well for me but I dont know anyone else that’s been on it this long !
Croydon, United Kingdom
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@Winchy2022 

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Winchy2022

Avonex and what to expect

Hi All , Just wondering if anyone on here is on Avonex. I have been on it for 8 weeks. Looking for your experiences of side effect and what to expect. Look forward to hearing back from any of you
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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@JoMaccy24 

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JoMaccy24

Bad Reaction to Plegridy / Avonex Experiences

Hi, Hoping to get some advice about some recent reactions I've had to taking Plegridy. The last two times I've taken the injection I've had a really intense neurological 'episode' a few hours afterwards: sudden drop in body temperature (33.8 degrees on the thermometer) whole body shaking because of...
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@greendragonfly77 

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greendragonfly77

Avonex & Mood

Hi There, Just wondering if any of you Avonex users have experienced mood swings on injection day? I have been noticing less ability to regulate my emotions. A few times I've completely lost it... flipped my lid at kids, spouse, etc. Maybe it's just due to not feeling well because of flu like si...
Albany, United States
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@Jsammut 

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Jsammut

Avonex

Anyone on Avonex and like it? I'm struggling with it big time.
Irvine, United Kingdom
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@beth_rose 

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beth_rose

Missed Avonex

Need advice - flight got cancelled yesterday which is my normal day for taking my injection. Tried to get hold of my MS nurse but no luck today. Do I take my missed injection today then carry on as normal on Monday or do I miss this week entirely?
  • Treatment
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@beth_rose 

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beth_rose

Avonex - left leg nerve pain

Hey, people who are on Avonex. I have been on it since November 2022 with no major issues. But on the weeks that I have to inject into my left leg, I seem to hit nerves everytime and it's got the to point where I'm super stressed when it's left leg week. Does anyone have any advice or tips on ho...
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@deliaa 

deliaa

avonex problems

hello guys!i m Delia,i am 15 years old and i have ms since may 2022.I am on avonex from september 2022 and recently i found some problems on my pens.They work good until I want to set them off,the blue button is so hard to push. I tried to push the button using my both hands, and still it did not tr...
Avrig, Romania
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@Lily260110 

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Lily260110

From Avonex to possibly Kesimpta

Hello, I hoping someone can help or give me advise. I have been fine with my MS and to be honest still am, but unfortnately I had a meeting with my consultant last week and my last MRI showed I have new lesions on my brain which is very frustrating and are happy taking Avonex with no side affects at...
London, United Kingdom
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