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Sea-sickness/Motion sickness and MS

Last post by Bewitched « Mon Apr 20, 2009 6:48 pm
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by Bewitched » Wed Apr 01, 2009 10:03 am

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Does anyone have any problems with sea-sickness and their MS? I have never really had a problem with that, but I know that I do get car-sick if I am...

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Thank you also Patientx:

I saw my neuro today and he prescribed for me the patch behind the ear. Hopefully this works. He also said that I don't...

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Last post by Bewitched
Mon Apr 20, 2009 6:48 pm
Head Fogginess/MS Fatigue

Last post by Bewitched « Mon Apr 20, 2009 6:36 pm

by Bewitched » Mon Apr 20, 2009 6:36 pm

Hello:

I am just wondering if anyone has ever experienced extreme fatigue sydndromes I just came back from my neuro. I've been complaining about...

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Last post by Bewitched
Mon Apr 20, 2009 6:36 pm
new to avonex

Last post by Inquiz « Wed Mar 25, 2009 5:44 pm
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by mblake » Thu Mar 19, 2009 9:29 am

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Hi

I started my avonex injection on monday night and as i was expecting got the shivers and sweats during the night. Today i feel awful, woke up and...

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Hi

I have been on Avonex for a year now. My first dose was definitely discouraging. Flu like symptoms to the extreme. I am one of those people who...

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Last post by Inquiz
Wed Mar 25, 2009 5:44 pm
Insurance Problems

Last post by Weena « Sat Feb 07, 2009 11:00 am
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by ladybates » Sat Jan 24, 2009 7:55 am

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My husband was recently diagnosed with MS and his doctor prescribed Avonex for him. I received a phone call yesterday stating that our copay is $750....

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I hope this will help you. I called MS Active Source, they have a payment assistance program. My copay is $100 with HN but Active Source is picking...

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Last post by Weena
Sat Feb 07, 2009 11:00 am
who has experienced hair loss with Avonex?

Last post by Weena « Sat Feb 07, 2009 10:49 am
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by sh8un » Mon Jul 17, 2006 8:55 am

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Hi everyone
I complained about my hair loss on daily life already but I just wanted to know who else out there on Avonex has lost thier hair??? Did...

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I too have had a great amount of hair loss. I am on Avonex but can remember that this started after my flare before starting on A. When my scalp gets...

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Last post by Weena
Sat Feb 07, 2009 10:49 am
Anyone "heavy" on Avonex?

Last post by Weena « Sat Feb 07, 2009 10:43 am
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by ellinj0206 » Mon Sep 15, 2008 6:37 pm

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Hey Everyone,

I'm definitely overweight and I'll be starting Avonex soon. Anyone else on here have a little extra junk in the trunk hahaha and how...

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I'm definitely overweight and I'll be starting Avonex soon. Anyone else on here have a little extra junk in the trunk hahaha and how do you do with...

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Last post by Weena
Sat Feb 07, 2009 10:43 am
Long-acting Avonex to final trial

Last post by RuSmolikova « Sun Jan 11, 2009 2:18 am

by RuSmolikova » Sun Jan 11, 2009 2:18 am

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Last post by RuSmolikova
Sun Jan 11, 2009 2:18 am
1/2 shot?

Last post by jimmylegs « Thu Oct 02, 2008 1:25 pm
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by Tiramisu » Sun Jun 11, 2006 6:20 am

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My doctor asked me to use 1/2 the dose of Avonex because I called him and let him know that I had experienced ALL the side effects ever imagined and...

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i was just at the walk-in clinic for a non-ms related visit and was waiting forever in the examining room so i picked up the 08 compendium of pharms...

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Last post by jimmylegs
Thu Oct 02, 2008 1:25 pm
How an Injection to the Thigh Feels

Last post by Bewitched « Mon Sep 29, 2008 5:12 am
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by Bewitched » Tue Aug 19, 2008 1:13 pm
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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...

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Thank you for explaining! I feel so much better now. I get weary everytime I have to inject my thigh because of that first experience. But, I'm on...
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Last post by Bewitched
Mon Sep 29, 2008 5:12 am
Numbness after Avonex

Last post by Bewitched « Tue Aug 19, 2008 6:15 pm
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by Kinta » Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:07 am

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Hi there. I am new here and new to Avonex...I had my first shot 1.5 weeks ago and afterwards, the numbness in my leg started becoming worse and...

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I just administered my first treatment of Avonex yesterday and I felt fine until I had ice cream. I had chills for two to three hours shivering...

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Last post by Bewitched
Tue Aug 19, 2008 6:15 pm
Extreme night sweats! - Side effect?

Last post by Tbone « Mon Aug 04, 2008 1:51 pm
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by Hanhie » Thu Apr 03, 2008 8:31 am

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Hi all,

I have just found this forum while trawling through the internet to try and find an answer to extreme night sweats! Does anyone have the...

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hey nonie,

I would maybe give it a little more time... Ive noticed many of these things pass. I havent updated this post lately, but my armpits...

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Last post by Tbone
Mon Aug 04, 2008 1:51 pm
pain and bruises...now?

Last post by NHE « Thu Jun 12, 2008 7:15 pm
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by KJMOM » Wed Jun 11, 2008 8:35 pm

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I posted for the first time yesterday under introductions. I was told that this is where I could find out information on Avonex. I was dx almost a...

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Hi Kjmom,
The reason I asked about the premixed vs. the powdered for is that the two preparations of Avonex are in very different buffers and this...

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Last post by NHE
Thu Jun 12, 2008 7:15 pm
Ifn-B + Curcumin

Last post by NHE « Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:23 pm

by NHE » Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:23 pm

Here's an interesting paper that came out last Fall which looked at the effects of curcumin combined with Ifn-B.

Curcumin modulation of IFN-beta...

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Last post by NHE
Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:23 pm
HELP ...

Last post by Tbone « Sun Mar 30, 2008 5:08 pm
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by Tbone » Thu Dec 27, 2007 2:32 pm

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Im on vacation and I dont know if my Avonex (prefilled) is still good . I hope someone here can help answer my question. I bought a cooler from...

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Im so sorry that it took so long to get this post out. I do not want to get into the whole experience I had with the Polar Bear Med Cooler I...

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Last post by Tbone
Sun Mar 30, 2008 5:08 pm
Avonex in Canada

Last post by Calliekins « Wed Mar 05, 2008 6:31 pm

by Calliekins » Wed Mar 05, 2008 6:31 pm

I'm lucky enough to be able to work, which I cherish! I've noticed that a lot of people with MS cannot work, and I'm not looking forward to my turn....

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Last post by Calliekins
Wed Mar 05, 2008 6:31 pm
Starting Avonex within a month

Last post by LindaR « Mon Dec 17, 2007 8:37 am
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by Tbone » Mon Jul 02, 2007 12:36 pm

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Hello everyone, I will be starting Avonex pre-filled injections very soon. I've read every single post in the forums about avonex, but I have a few...

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Hello All. I just wanted to share my experiences with Avonex. I had my first attached on January 2, 2003 and have been taking Avonex since April 15th...

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Last post by LindaR
Mon Dec 17, 2007 8:37 am
My first Avenox injection--Whole lotta shakin going on

Last post by NHE « Sat Nov 24, 2007 3:06 pm
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by wilson » Fri Apr 09, 2004 5:28 am
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Two hours after my first injection, I received my first reaction to the med. The shakes. People would call them the chills , but I experience...

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Im due to start Avonex next friday, and ive been reading up on everyones post and taking ibuprofen before the shot seems to be the popular answer so...
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Last post by NHE
Sat Nov 24, 2007 3:06 pm
anyone on this with mild MS syptoms?

Last post by brucesmu « Sat Nov 10, 2007 12:50 pm
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by brucesmu » Fri Nov 02, 2007 6:13 pm

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Hi all - I just started this at the advice of my neuro last month. I hate it - BAD side effects for me so far, despite taking Naproxen (1000mg 1 hour...

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Thanks for your posts. I really don't think I can stick w/ avonex as I have 2 kids under the age of 3 and really have a tough time handling...

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Last post by brucesmu
Sat Nov 10, 2007 12:50 pm
Injecting in shoulder

Last post by NHE « Wed Nov 07, 2007 4:50 am
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by Tbone » Mon Oct 29, 2007 7:29 pm

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I was wondering if anyone here rotates their shoulders into their injection routine, and whether they use the 1 and 1/4 inch needle or the 1 inch (or...

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Here's a link to a document which covers different injection techniques. Hopefully, you might find the information in it helpful when you try the...

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Last post by NHE
Wed Nov 07, 2007 4:50 am
Nose bleeds

Last post by Tbone « Tue Nov 06, 2007 9:12 pm
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by Tbone » Tue Nov 06, 2007 7:14 pm

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I was just wondering if anyone has had spontaneous nose bleeds while on Avonex. Its been 3 months on avonex and in the past 2 weeks I have had...

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Thanks NHE,

I may go see my doctor before my next scheduled visit in February If I have the time. It could be from exhaustion/stress. Been very...

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Last post by Tbone
Tue Nov 06, 2007 9:12 pm
avonex + intrathecal Methotrexate

Last post by batpere « Thu Oct 25, 2007 8:49 pm
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by gr8ful » Fri Apr 07, 2006 8:18 am

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Is anyone else getting intracath Methotrexate? I am going for my second infusion of this med next week. I have not noticed any beneficial effects...

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Batpere,
My neuro does however have several of her other MS patients on it for their MS and she said they responded well to it. If your neuro is...

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Last post by batpere
Thu Oct 25, 2007 8:49 pm
ECTRIMS report

Last post by TwistedHelix « Tue Oct 16, 2007 11:06 am
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by TwistedHelix » Mon Oct 15, 2007 6:39 am

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A post-hoc analysis from a Phase III clinical trial of AVONEX(R) (interferon beta-1a) and post-randomization eight-year follow up shows that...

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Hi Ally,
In my opinion, cynicism is the healthiest approach to all these announcements made by, and research funded by, the big pharmaceutical...

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Last post by TwistedHelix
Tue Oct 16, 2007 11:06 am
muscle pain and cramps with Avonex

Last post by Chell « Mon Oct 15, 2007 9:19 pm
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by AllyB » Tue Aug 14, 2007 1:20 pm
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Hi there

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to deal with the really debilitating muscle cramps and pain that come with Avonex. I really want to...

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thank you! i will look into that, i have to go talk with my dr. some time this week.
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Last post by Chell
Mon Oct 15, 2007 9:19 pm
Psoriasis disappearing since starting Avonex!!

Last post by Tbone « Sun Oct 07, 2007 1:08 pm
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by Tbone » Fri Sep 28, 2007 8:29 pm

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Ive been on Avonex for 2 months and the Psoriasis (which is also autoimmune) I had on both elbows is going away. The surface area that was affected...

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Hey NHE,

Im glad to hear you have been getting some unexpected benefit from the avonex as well. Im wondering how your condition has been over the...

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Last post by Tbone
Sun Oct 07, 2007 1:08 pm
vaccinations and interferons

Last post by AllyB « Sat Jul 21, 2007 1:50 pm

by AllyB » Sat Jul 21, 2007 1:50 pm

Hi there

I could not find any info on this on the Avonex site, but maybe someone else could shed some light?

My Oncologist (I had cancer 10 yrs ago...

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Last post by AllyB
Sat Jul 21, 2007 1:50 pm
buying from online pharmacy?

Last post by oreo « Sat May 19, 2007 1:36 pm
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by Micky » Thu May 17, 2007 12:17 am

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well, my wife has been prescribed to avonex due to the ms... I don't want to buy from a local pharmacy where poeple would judge me or my wife and...

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I would strongly suggest that you NOT do business with the company mentioned. Read their home page carefully.

1. They are not a pharmacy at all....

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Last post by oreo
Sat May 19, 2007 1:36 pm
WHETHER AVONEX WILL HELP OT IS THERE ANY OTHER CURE KNOWN

Last post by NHE « Thu Mar 29, 2007 3:22 pm
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by Manishj » Mon Mar 26, 2007 4:47 am

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I am 37 Yrs old, married & have 3 children and by the grace of God involved in my business upto now. I'm still working, walking and able to lead an...

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SIDE EFFECTS OFF TAKING AVONEX
Now my Doctor advised to start AVONEX Betaferon 1A. I took the 1st shot last week Monday at 9 PM but 2 hrs later had...

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Last post by NHE
Thu Mar 29, 2007 3:22 pm
Curious about date of posts...

Last post by pschenken « Wed Mar 14, 2007 4:45 am
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by ClancyPavillion » Fri Mar 09, 2007 12:37 pm

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I'm wondering if there is a reason that the posts for Avonex seem to be quite old compared to some of the other drugs? I am also curious if people...

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I typically check in about once a month to get a lead on developing news items. I have a brother also diagnosed with this wonderful challenge and we...

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Last post by pschenken
Wed Mar 14, 2007 4:45 am
Avonex and heart issues

Last post by NHE « Sun Feb 11, 2007 10:37 am
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by Thumper » Wed Dec 20, 2006 6:17 pm

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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...

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Got to check back with my doc to find an alternate sleep aid. I don't like waking up at 3 AM with the Avonex jitters.
Recognizing that we're all a...

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Last post by NHE
Sun Feb 11, 2007 10:37 am
arrggh HELP!

Last post by bobert « Wed Jan 24, 2007 4:08 pm
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by bobert » Wed Jan 24, 2007 8:00 am

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So, a little background. I am a 27 yr old Male who started taking Avonex last year, I had one very severe attack in August 05 after critical lung...

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thank you so much for the reply... Im glad to have access to such forum.. it really helped me out with the decision for taking avonex, even though...

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Last post by bobert
Wed Jan 24, 2007 4:08 pm
Get Off Avonex Due To Muscle Cramping

Last post by sh8un « Sun Jan 07, 2007 8:41 am
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by ANGEL » Thu Jan 04, 2007 9:29 am

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Everyone I've been on avonex for 4.5 years and have been having for the last year extreme muscle cramps that are making it hard for me to function on...

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Hi
I also take Avonex. I take Ibuprofen 200 mg when I feel the chills. That takes about 6-8 hrs to come on. I just pretty much try to control the...

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Last post by sh8un
Sun Jan 07, 2007 8:41 am
My experience with Avonex

Last post by tmcdaniel « Thu Dec 28, 2006 9:38 am
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by beyondms » Thu Nov 16, 2006 2:22 pm
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I was one of the first patients to try Avonex after a single episode. I took part in the CHAMPS trial roughly nine years ago and I was on Avonex...

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I have been using Avonex (Prefilled Syr Kit 4's 30MCG) going on 4 months now. I'm very fortuante I have detected my MS in the earliest stage. I only...
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Last post by tmcdaniel
Thu Dec 28, 2006 9:38 am
Sorry for the newbie question -- Why Avonex?

Last post by NHE « Fri Sep 08, 2006 2:29 pm
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by mashpee » Thu Sep 07, 2006 6:14 pm

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Hi, my name is Sarah and I am here to ask a slightly more detailed version of the ultimate newbie question... why Avonex?

I have spent a lot of...

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Hi, my name is Sarah and I am here to ask a slightly more detailed version of the ultimate newbie question... why Avonex?
You may be interested in...

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Last post by NHE
Fri Sep 08, 2006 2:29 pm
more depressed during 48 hours after injection?

Last post by pybgpoadwi « Mon Jul 17, 2006 6:47 pm
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by batpere » Mon Jul 03, 2006 5:25 pm

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Don't know if it has anything to do with losing my job a month ago (and knowing about the possibility for about 6 months) but looking back it seems...

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I totally have the same thing that you are dealing with. The two days after I inject I am noticably sad. Other people ask me what is wrong...

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Last post by pybgpoadwi
Mon Jul 17, 2006 6:47 pm
20% Smaller Needle

Last post by bebe « Sat Jun 24, 2006 6:13 pm
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by Dunmann » Tue Jun 20, 2006 10:59 am

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AVONEX(R), The Most Prescribed Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Worldwide, May Now Be Given with Smaller Needle

Tuesday June 20, 9:32 am ET
Additional...

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Its great to change the needle size but keep in mind that the studies were done with IM injections, so be sure if you are changing the needle that...

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Last post by bebe
Sat Jun 24, 2006 6:13 pm
pre filled and self mix! I never knew this!

Last post by flyinmnkysdidit2 « Thu Jun 15, 2006 5:58 am
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by flyinmnkysdidit2 » Tue Jun 13, 2006 8:04 pm

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:idea: I dont know how many people may know this but I spoke with someone from biogen idec and they told me that the side effects of u mix and pre...

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my main topic here is preservatives and the effect on peple w/ ms, what if they were preservative free would it be beneficial or not? has anyone...

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Last post by flyinmnkysdidit2
Thu Jun 15, 2006 5:58 am
No makjor side effects - does that change the outcome?

Last post by batpere « Mon Jun 12, 2006 6:03 pm
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by weedenise » Sat Jun 10, 2006 12:25 am

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Hi

This might sound like a strange question but apat from the first night of really bad shivers and fever, I've had no side effects to speak of and...

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Denise, from what I've read, neutralizing antibodies can develop at any time toward an interferon, but especially in the early months. Maybe it would...

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Last post by batpere
Mon Jun 12, 2006 6:03 pm
Who injects themselves?

Last post by batpere « Mon Jun 12, 2006 5:58 pm
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by jasonc » Thu Nov 25, 2004 2:54 am

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Im wondering whether you guys inject yourselves or get someone else to inject you.

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I'm up to 436 and still counting (and walking unaided). Multiply that times even the wholesale cost of Avonex - ouch! Over $100,000 if my math's...

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Last post by batpere
Mon Jun 12, 2006 5:58 pm
side effects everyone?

Last post by weedenise « Sun Jun 04, 2006 4:25 am
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by ga_kristy » Sat Oct 08, 2005 3:20 pm

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sorry this may be sort of a repeat of anther question.

Does everyone get side effects like the flu and chills etc. from avonex? my son starts soon,...

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Hi

Cant say I've noticed any weight gain but have only been on it for 7 weeks.

I have pnly had one really bad night with the side effects but they...

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Last post by weedenise
Sun Jun 04, 2006 4:25 am
anyone NOT get Avonex side effects, or get them mildly?

Last post by Tiramisu « Sun May 28, 2006 1:59 pm
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by kareng7 » Mon Jun 27, 2005 9:32 am

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Just curious to see if anyone has had the less dramatic course with Avonex. I'm going to start it soon and, well, I'm n-e-r-v-o-u-s! So I'm looking...

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Hello,
I am a newly diagnosed and I am also Diabetic T1. I was given Avonex. I am cautious about all the side effects I hear of. I have been reading...

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Last post by Tiramisu
Sun May 28, 2006 1:59 pm
Fatigue?

Last post by weedenise « Sun May 21, 2006 12:26 pm
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by weedenise » Sat May 20, 2006 5:48 am

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Hi

I posted previously about weird side effects with Avonex.

Now, my GP seems to think I may have labrythinitis and a viral infection (both not...

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Hi

The thought of depression has crossed my mind but Im confident that if my legs start behaving, these feelings will subside. I'm not normally a...

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Last post by weedenise
Sun May 21, 2006 12:26 pm
Happy birthday

Last post by bromley « Sat May 20, 2006 5:11 am
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by bromley » Fri May 19, 2006 7:46 am

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I'm not on Avonex, but it's good to see that Biogen are celebrating its tenth anniversary.

Ian

AVONEX(R), the Most Prescribed Multiple Sclerosis...

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Brainteaser,

It's actually £1.3 billion per annum.

I love the phrase - Significant progress has been made over the past decade to better understand...

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Last post by bromley
Sat May 20, 2006 5:11 am
Has anyone had this happen?

Last post by wintergirl « Sun May 14, 2006 8:12 pm
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by weedenise » Tue May 09, 2006 7:22 am

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Hi all

I'm looking for some advice if possible.

I started Avonex 3 weeks ago. The fist 2 weeks were fine - no major side effects.

After the third...

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Denise,
I'm so sorry you're having a rough time. Have your strange symptoms eased up at all? Did you take your shot Friday or are you putting it...

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Last post by wintergirl
Sun May 14, 2006 8:12 pm
First injection over!!

Last post by weedenise « Sun Apr 23, 2006 12:14 am
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by weedenise » Sat Apr 22, 2006 9:12 am

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Well, started the Avonex last night and I have to say the injection wasn't as bad as I had anticipated. It didn't hurt at all and was over in a...

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Thankx NHE - that's very helpful.

Look forward to speaking with you in the future.

Denise x

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Last post by weedenise
Sun Apr 23, 2006 12:14 am
Avonex and CIS

Last post by Brownsfan « Tue Apr 04, 2006 7:15 am
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by bromley » Mon Apr 03, 2006 1:43 pm

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Perhaps if you started Avonex before the first CIS you might never get MS at all!

I imagine that Biogen must know that the FDA are going to restrict...

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New study reveals that everyone should be taking Avonex, and the earlier the better. Biogen is working on a new version of their popular drug to be...

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Last post by Brownsfan
Tue Apr 04, 2006 7:15 am
Avonex and yeast over growth

Last post by amelia « Tue Apr 04, 2006 6:01 am
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by minimouse » Fri Jan 27, 2006 4:50 pm

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Wow! I am so happy to find this site. I come from a family with a strong history of autoimmune problems. My mother has a diagnosis of MS and has been...

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I know this is an old post, but I just came across it. My hsband has yeast on his face and chest and around his hairline. Usually behind the ears. He...

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Last post by amelia
Tue Apr 04, 2006 6:01 am
Light sensitivity?

Last post by Shayk « Sat Apr 01, 2006 4:22 pm
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by NHE » Sat Apr 01, 2006 3:54 am

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For the past couple of years I've noticed that I'm becoming increasingly more sensitive to bright lights usually while I'm driving at night. Since...

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Hi NHE

I haven't had optic neuritis and I don't generally have trouble with bright lights at night. However, I've also noticed a strong association...

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Last post by Shayk
Sat Apr 01, 2006 4:22 pm
pregnancy and Avonex

Last post by kareng7 « Mon Jan 30, 2006 6:22 pm

by kareng7 » Mon Jan 30, 2006 6:22 pm

Plenty of info warning women to get off Avonex if they become pregnant. Also a handy registry to register yourself if you're pregnant and on Avonex...

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Last post by kareng7
Mon Jan 30, 2006 6:22 pm
studies on discontinuing therapy

Last post by Katman « Sun Dec 25, 2005 11:21 am
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by pschenken » Mon Mar 21, 2005 11:33 am

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This is just a hope that someone has heard of a study on the impact to an individual when stopping therapy after over 4 years of treatment. I have...

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Interferon in its several forms, including Avonex, is a SYMPTOMATIC treatment of MS. I am PPMS and for nearly 10 years went inexorably downhill. My...

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Last post by Katman
Sun Dec 25, 2005 11:21 am
Interferon Beta 1a

Last post by NHE « Wed Oct 26, 2005 3:36 am
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by Baumer » Wed Oct 19, 2005 1:50 pm

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Okay, I have a stupid question...

If Avonex and Rebif are the same drug (interferon beta 1a) and the difference is the way it is injected (IM vs....

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I think some of the arbitrary factors built into the pricing are all the supposedly free junk that the drug companies give you (that mostly end up in...

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Wed Oct 26, 2005 3:36 am

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