Avonex dread
Had my 3rd dose of avonex Thursday night before I went to bed. What a night of sweats, feeling cold, shakes, sore bones and not being able to move. I'm still in my bed and still feel the same. The thing is I was fine for the first 2 apart from feeling wipped out and now I'm dreading it again.
I have to take my 4th tonight...strangely, even though I was really freaked out after taking the first one, I feel very calm about taking it now. But yes, the after-effects do make me want to jump out a window...sorry, that doesn't really help. Hope you come out of it alive and well, though!
I was on Avonex for 6 years. You must pre-medicate! I took 2 Aleve about an hour before the injection. At the time of the injection I would take 2 extra strength Tylenol's and 1000mg of Vitamin C. I would also set my alarm for about 6 hours from bedtime and would wake up and take 600mg of ibuprofen. The most important part is drinking copious amounts of fluids the day of and the day after. Drinks with electrolytes are essential and will become your best friend. I would usually drink about a gallon of water during the day and 88oz of Powerade in the evening before my shot. The day after I would drink about 132oz of Powerade. It is very vital for hypervolumize and take anti-inflammatories. Trust me, you will be amazed! :)