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Maja
 Post subject: What do you think?
PostPosted: Wed May 25, 2011 7:58 am 
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Hi,
I am new here. I have a question.
What do you think. Can I start the Avonex while I have mild flare-up?
Thank you for advice
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 Post subject: Re: What do you think?
PostPosted: Wed May 25, 2011 10:19 pm 
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Hi Maja,

Maja wrote:
I am new here. I have a question.
What do you think. Can I start the Avonex while I have mild flare-up?
Thank you for advice


After 10 years of Avonex, I don't see why it should make a difference. Are you taking anything for your current exacerbation? If so, check with your doctor to see if there's a conflict with the meds. Keep in mind that the Avonex will likely make you feel a whole lot worse especially if it will be your first shot. With my first shot, I was essentially incapacitated for nearly a day, high fever, sweats, chills, etc.


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Thank you for the advice.
I'm not taking any anything now but I think I should take prednisone
although this is mild exacebration.
I am very afraid to start Avonex.
After 10 years of Avonex how you feel?

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Maja wrote:
Thank you for the advice.
I'm not taking any anything now but I think I should take prednisone
although this is mild exacebration.
I am very afraid to start Avonex.
After 10 years of Avonex how you feel?


I wrote a post in the following thread not too long ago which should answer your question.

post163704.html#p163704


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Thank you so much.
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 Post subject: Re: Avonex
PostPosted: Thu May 26, 2011 6:44 pm 
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Hi Maja,
You might also be interested in the following posts which discuss Avonex's potential benefit.

post162623.html#p162623

post162742.html#p162742


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