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Rebif (a beta interferon) is an injectable disease modifying treatment (DMT) for relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis, typically self-injected three times a week. Trials have shown that Rebif MS treatment can reduce relapse rates by around 30%.Read all about the pros and cons of Rebif from other MSers or share your own Rebif experience.

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@sbodamer

10 May 2025 17:57Last reply 10 May 2025 20:25

DMT and aging

Good morning all. I was diagnosed a very long time ago... so long ago that there were no DMTs available. When they did come out my doctor felt that because I was stable I didn't need to take anything. Fast forward several years and I was given Rebif which I stayed on for many years. I switched doct...

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@Cherylg87

5 May 2025 02:58 EditedLast reply 6 May 2025 00:17

Ocrevus— itchy throat?

Hi everyone! I was diagnosed with MS in 2012 when I was 25 years old. I was on Rebif injections 3x a week for 12 of those years. I started Ocrevus and have had 3 infusions so far. All of those times I have experienced itchy throat. Before I even start my infusion, they give me Tylenol, Benadryl &...

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@semaj70

6 Feb 2025 13:23Last reply 6 Feb 2025 13:50

Switch from REBIF 22 to Ponesimod or Kesimpta

I have been on REBIF for years and my consultant has suggested researching the possibility of switching to Ponesimod or Kesimpta which weren’t available when I first went on my REBIF 22 treatment (approx 20 years ago). Has anyone any similar experience? The REBIF has been successful in my case, ste...

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@Princesstlr

13 Dec 2024 20:13 EditedLast reply 17 Dec 2024 07:02

Hello everyone

Hope everyone is well, I’m new to the app, I was diagnosed RRMS in 2004 been on DMDs ever since, rebif for 20yrs recently changed to Avonex 👋👋

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@Molly_Thomas

6 Dec 2024 13:17Last reply 10 Dec 2024 12:36

Ocrevus advice

Hi all! I am due to be starting Ocrevus in the next few weeks and wondered if anyone had any tips, or any feedback on how the treatment is, or any side effects they had? I have been through many treatments during my MS journey (Rebif, Tysabri and Lemtrada) but have recently had more activity on my...

@SamDx2

27 Sep 2024 03:39Last reply 27 Sep 2024 21:35

It's a long story, I just need to get it off my chest.

Hi there, I am newly diagnosed as of January 2024 and have started my first DMT Mavenclad in April 2024. Note - I am 32 I feel like I am going crazy worrying and being anxious about things I cannot control.. My now husband and I have been together for 14 years, he also has MS, he was diagnosed be...

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@anikal

26 Sep 2024 18:25Last reply 27 Sep 2024 09:51

Ocrevus vs rebif

Realised diagnosed with MS and been told I can have rebif by the doctor but after further conversation I’ve been told ocrevus. Mind is overwhelmed and just mixture of emotions. What’s everyone’s experiences with ocrevus and rebif?

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@JemmaYeo

11 Sep 2024 14:02Last reply 29 Sep 2024 14:09

My Ocrevus injection!!

My ms nurse just phoned me- I’m having my infusion next month then I’m having my injection next year. It will be in the tummy before take antihistamines, Paracetamol and a steroid tablet. It will take 10 minutes probably have to wait view minutes to see how you are. Never had a infection in my tumm...

Braunton, United Kingdom

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@rachael30f

9 Sep 2024 18:57

injection

i take my own injection myself its so easy taken its i feel better its good for me im looking forward taken its again on wednesday

Dublin, Ireland

@Gem1

7 Sep 2024 07:31

Kesimpta - over a weeks delay

Hello again everyone. I’m still bloomin ill. Had a test and I’ve had/got campylobacter. My injection was due last Sunday. My nurse advised to delay it and said to get back to them if it’s delayed by over a week. I’m still not 100%. Much better than I was but still nauseous and my stomach is defini...

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