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Anybody have any other autoimmune disease diagnosis while taking Rebif? Here's my situation: In 2003, I was diagnosed with MS, optic neuritis being the only physical symptom. Now in 2011, in addition to MS, I have Rheumatoid Arthritis, another autoimmune disease. I believe Rebif is the link. I first...

Thanks for the info. No typical anti-inflammatory works. I have taken prescription ibuprofen (Ketoprofen 50 mg); tylenol arthritis; and Naproxen sodium. No relief. I was on Rebif from 2003 to 2008 without any physical problems.....now depression.....that's another issue. Got on Rebif again 8 weeks a...

I was on Rebif, stopped (long story), and just got back on. I had to stop again because of the extreme side effects. These include: horrible joint pain and flu like symptoms.

I'm thinking about going to Copaxone once I mellow out.

There is no clear choice.