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What do you think?

Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 6:58 am
by Maja
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

Re: What do you think?

Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 9:19 pm
by NHE
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.


NHE

Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 9:39 pm
by Maja
NHE

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?

Maja

Posted: Wed May 25, 2011 11:20 pm
by NHE
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.

http://www.thisisms.com/forum/post163704.html#p163704


NHE

Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 8:02 am
by Maja
Thank you so much.

Re: Avonex

Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 5:44 pm
by NHE
Hi Maja,
You might also be interested in the following posts which discuss Avonex's potential benefit.

http://www.thisisms.com/forum/post162623.html#p162623

http://www.thisisms.com/forum/post162742.html#p162742


NHE