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I started my first treatment of Avonex yesterday. I had a nurse come and assist me because I was nervous doing the first administration alone. When I started inserting the needle into my thigh, I was able to feel the needle sliding in (it did not hurt); however, when I got closer to the bottom, I f...

Hi everybody, I'm sorry that I haven't replied in this thread, but things have been so hectic this past month. I've just started my new studies and at the same time, I'm trying to sort out my feelings about this new disease.. I tool my first shot of Avonex on Monday. As I wrote in my initial post, I...

Loobie, thank you so much, I'll try and get in contact with her when everything has settled down a bit. I try to get together a lifestyle, that I'll be able to uphold even though I might have more symptoms later on. I stopped smoking 6 months ago and even though I miss it at times (yes - I know - it...

Hi Loobie, thank you so much:) I'm sure I'll get a lot out of this forum in time. Right now I'm just trying to cope with the diagnosis itself and my new circumstances. But it's great to know that ya'll are here :mrgreen: How funny that you've been here, not a lot of people from outside of Scandinavi...

Hi everybody :wink: Boy, am I glad I found your website. I have been searching for a forum that combines news about treatments and personal experiences. And you guys have got it all right here on thisisms! :mrgreen: My name is Sophie and as you can read from my signature, I just got diagnosed a mont...