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by Thumper
Sat Feb 10, 2007 8:02 am
Forum: Avonex
Topic: Avonex and heart issues
Replies: 7
Views: 7789

Since I've been on the Nexium for GERD, I haven't had any further problems with taking Aleve on the night of my Avonex injection. My drs have decided that a cardiac ablation probably wouldn't help the heart palpitations I've been having, and put me on a beta-blocker instead. It's slowed down my fast...
by Thumper
Sun Jan 07, 2007 4:51 am
Forum: Avonex
Topic: Avonex and heart issues
Replies: 7
Views: 7789

Good advice! I hadn't been able to take anything but Tylenol due to heartburn from the NSAIDs. Last week I finally started taking something strong for the heartburn, took 2 Aleve after my shot when I went to bed and 1 the next day, and had a much better day. My heart is still wacky; however, looks l...
by Thumper
Fri Dec 22, 2006 1:52 pm
Forum: Avonex
Topic: Avonex and heart issues
Replies: 7
Views: 7789

I asked her why there were a difference with Rebif as opposed to Avonex, since it's injecting the same stuff (MORE of the same stuff!) and she said that since it's 3X a week the body is more used to processing the stuff and the side effects are not as hard on the heart. Also that the absorption is l...
by Thumper
Wed Dec 20, 2006 6:17 pm
Forum: Avonex
Topic: Avonex and heart issues
Replies: 7
Views: 7789

Avonex and heart issues

Hi--I'm new here, this is my first post. I have been on Avonex for a little over two years. Recently, I started experiencing heart palpitations and twinges of chest pain around my sternum. I made an appt. to see my PCP and start getting a work-up for my heart--also to ask if I'm having anxiety attac...

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