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Hypothyroidism and Rebif

Last post by triara « Sun Oct 01, 2006 5:05 am
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by kalb13 » Wed Jan 04, 2006 8:54 am

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Hi! My mom has MS and hypothyroidism (Hashimoto's specifically). She's been on Copaxone but she just had a scan and they found new lesions, so...

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I had graves disease. I was severely hyperthyroid, They fed me radioactive iodine and killed it dead as a doornail. I have to take a huge dose of...

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Last post by triara
Sun Oct 01, 2006 5:05 am
Injection Site Immediate Bump Reactions

Last post by oreo « Sat Aug 26, 2006 6:06 pm
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by FourDs » Fri Aug 25, 2006 6:56 pm

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Hey everyone,

I am posting something that is actually happening to my fiancee. She was diagnosed with MS in October 2005, and has been taking a form...

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Does she pre-warm the injection.

5 minutes in the armpit will bring the serum up to her body temp - less of a shock to the system. Also, inject...

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Last post by oreo
Sat Aug 26, 2006 6:06 pm
New to Rebif - Worried about Site Reactions

Last post by cby22 « Mon Aug 21, 2006 5:32 am
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by cby22 » Fri Aug 11, 2006 6:52 am

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Hi All,
I have just switched to Rebif from Avonex. I've had 5 injections at 8.8 mg (Titration Pak) and have had site reactions to 3 of them. I get...

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Dear BeBe,
Thank you for the new suggestions. I will try the warm compress and witch hazel :D
cby

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Last post by cby22
Mon Aug 21, 2006 5:32 am
How long before side effects?

Last post by Markd « Thu Jul 13, 2006 8:09 pm
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by tricksantiks » Thu Jun 29, 2006 5:39 pm

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I was wondering, how long was it before you started experiencing flu like symptoms from Rebif?

Honestly, I wasn't expecting side effects for a...

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I had the Rebiff flu for quite awhile. A tylenol before injecting go to sleep A tylenol in the morning. I am not sure how l;ong I had to do this but...

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Last post by Markd
Thu Jul 13, 2006 8:09 pm
Rebiject II issues -Need tips!

Last post by Markd « Thu Jul 13, 2006 8:02 pm
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by dnnyski » Wed Oct 26, 2005 7:00 am

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Hey all,

I have been taking Rebif a few weeks now. I prefer to use the Rebiject for the normal reasons. However, I noticed something every time I...

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I back the plunger up on the syringe before I remove it. Just a slight amount seems to create a vacuum or somthing. Remove the cover the usual way,...

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Last post by Markd
Thu Jul 13, 2006 8:02 pm
Question about interactions with Rebif

Last post by tricksantiks « Sun Jul 09, 2006 6:43 pm
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by scoobyjude » Tue Mar 07, 2006 8:21 pm

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I planned to ask my neuro today if any of the supplements I'm taking might interact with Rebif since I am going to be starting it soon. Unfortunately...

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wow...just throwin it out there: I had a sinus infection show up on my first MRI when they were trying to figure out why I was blind in my left eye...

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Last post by tricksantiks
Sun Jul 09, 2006 6:43 pm
Tritation

Last post by DenverCO « Sat Jan 07, 2006 11:57 am
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by cmlane » Fri Jun 03, 2005 5:59 am

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I've started taking Rebif this week, using the Rebiject II. I've been sent 4 weeks supply of 44mg syringes, but really need 22mg. The MS nurse that...

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The MS nurse that came to show me how to inject opened each syringe and simply squirted out half, put the needle cap back on, and put them back into...

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Last post by DenverCO
Sat Jan 07, 2006 11:57 am
Serono fined!

Last post by HarryZ « Wed Oct 26, 2005 7:24 pm
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by HarryZ » Wed Oct 19, 2005 4:15 pm

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Serono, the makers of Rebif, have just run into a little bit of trouble with the law in this country. I certainly hope they didn't apply this...

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Bebe,

Serono Labs is a subsidiary of Serona SA, the parent company. I would think that Serona SA was very aware of what Serono Labs was doing and as...

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Last post by HarryZ
Wed Oct 26, 2005 7:24 pm
why Rebif?

Last post by carolsue « Tue Oct 18, 2005 3:25 pm
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by ga_kristy » Sun Oct 09, 2005 7:34 am

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what made you choose Rebif over the other CRABS? My son will have to start one soon, and Im torn between which one we should go with. His Dr. asked...

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I chose Rebif over Avonex because of the head-to-head trial that indicated that Rebif was more effective. I can't say that the thought of an...

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Last post by carolsue
Tue Oct 18, 2005 3:25 pm
Combination of RebifÂ® and mycophenolate mofetil (CellceptÂ®)

Last post by batpere « Thu Sep 29, 2005 3:28 am
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by Olgica » Sun Aug 07, 2005 9:09 am

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Hi!I have got MS 12 years ago.I am on Rebif since 1996.I have took it year and half.I have stoped because Rebif was experimental drug that time and...

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I haven't heard of cell-cept. What is that? I am on Rebif and have been for about 2 years. I am about to have the first MRI since my diagnosis two...

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Last post by batpere
Thu Sep 29, 2005 3:28 am
Research paper on REBIF

Last post by bromley « Wed Sep 28, 2005 5:30 am

by bromley » Wed Sep 28, 2005 5:30 am

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Last post by bromley
Wed Sep 28, 2005 5:30 am
Thyroid Issues and interferon

Last post by jazzcat « Thu Aug 25, 2005 12:06 pm
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by kareng7 » Fri May 06, 2005 5:51 pm

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Just followed an interesting line of research about thyroid problems and MS--since thryoid runs in my family. I found a study that says up to 24% of...

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Hi all,

I have been on Rebif for about 2 years now. My white cell counts are a little off (low) but other than that, I guess I am okay.

peace,...

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Last post by jazzcat
Thu Aug 25, 2005 12:06 pm
Combination of Rebif and Novantrone

Last post by Brian « Thu Aug 25, 2005 5:08 am

by Brian » Thu Aug 25, 2005 5:08 am

Hello,

I just started on Rebif yesterday. I am in my two years of getting Novantrone (IV) every three months.

When I was dxed in 2/2002, I started...

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Last post by Brian
Thu Aug 25, 2005 5:08 am
worse straight after

Last post by CureOrBust « Sat Aug 06, 2005 6:21 am
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by CureOrBust » Thu Jul 28, 2005 3:15 am

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Within a few minutes of injecting rebif, my symptoms (ie balance and weakness) are MUCH worse. does everyone get this same reaction?

I have been...

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Try taking 2 Tylenol about half an hour BEFORE the shot. It really helps with the aches, pains, headache and other flu like symptoms.

yep, took two...

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Last post by CureOrBust
Sat Aug 06, 2005 6:21 am
not working?

Last post by bebe « Sun Jul 17, 2005 4:18 pm
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by nicko » Sat Jul 09, 2005 1:11 pm

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I've been on rebif since april 30. I'm currently on the high dose 44. I'm handling the side effects pretty well, practically no flu like effects...

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I agree that waiting is appropriate. In the Rebif trial, effect on MRI was seen quickly (at 2 months) but you may need to wait a little longer for...

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Last post by bebe
Sun Jul 17, 2005 4:18 pm
Site reactions?

Last post by siren « Mon Jun 13, 2005 9:25 pm
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by cmlane » Mon Jun 13, 2005 12:23 am

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I've now had 5 injections of 22mcg (legs & rear , belly in one hours time !!), but have not had any injection site reactions....yet.

Is this common...

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My first shots was with the 44 mcg and I was brusing all over..however injection site reactions became a little better after a few wks/mth . Now I'm...

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Last post by siren
Mon Jun 13, 2005 9:25 pm
New Rebif user with a question

Last post by AmazingGrace « Mon Jun 06, 2005 1:01 am
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by BeckyLA » Tue Dec 07, 2004 3:31 pm

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Hey all! I just made the decision to try Rebif as my first stab (get it?... stab , hee hee) at MS treatment. That is, if you don't count my...

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I've been on Rebif since October 2000 -- yes folks, that's 4 1/2 years. It is the only MS treatment I've ever used and it has worked exactly as...

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Last post by AmazingGrace
Mon Jun 06, 2005 1:01 am
Getting off of Rebif??

Last post by Trudy « Tue May 24, 2005 5:21 am
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by panda » Sun May 22, 2005 1:26 pm

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When I was first diagnosed with MS I was getting MS attacks about once every three months. I then got onto Rebif and my attacks increased to about...

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Hi Stef,

I was on Rebif for about 4 years and hated it. I hated the expense (though I do have insurance), I hated the needles, I hated being...

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Last post by Trudy
Tue May 24, 2005 5:21 am
autoinjector

Last post by JFH « Fri May 13, 2005 11:13 pm
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by lscmb0517 » Fri Mar 04, 2005 12:58 pm

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Does anyone use the AJ instead of manually injecting? What have you found to be more tolerable.

I was on Avonex since 2/2000 and am considering...

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... and always will.

Of course one day, Mark, we all hope we wont need to at all :?

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Last post by JFH
Fri May 13, 2005 11:13 pm
rebif and anxiety

Last post by Marknamealreadytaken « Fri May 13, 2005 8:56 pm
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by billf » Fri Jul 30, 2004 6:36 am

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Anyone experienced anxiety attacks since going on rebif? I wasn't aware that this was a known side-affect. Panic/anxiety attacks, especially at...

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been on this stuff for about 16 months no panic attack yet. The doc did offer me some prozac just in case something happened. It didn't get me high...

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Last post by Marknamealreadytaken
Fri May 13, 2005 8:56 pm
Copaxone/Rebif increase cancer risk?

Last post by eric « Sun Feb 06, 2005 8:32 pm
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by eric » Tue Feb 01, 2005 12:10 am

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Anybody heard anything about this buzz that copaxone and rebif both might increase certain cancer types?

Any more information on this?

Thanks.

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Hi Bebe

This is a part of the article that is referring to the interferons:

The research revealed that the other three treatments increased the...

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Last post by eric
Sun Feb 06, 2005 8:32 pm
her

Last post by Arron « Mon Jan 31, 2005 2:17 pm
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by PhireX » Mon Jan 31, 2005 3:37 am

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Allow me to be the first to say-

WTF Is all of this?

Mods...delete...;)

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ugh... annoying spammers! thanks for the warning team! :)

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Last post by Arron
Mon Jan 31, 2005 2:17 pm
site reactions improving with 29 gauge needles?

Last post by namaah « Sun Jan 23, 2005 10:02 am
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by Bobble43 » Fri Jan 14, 2005 12:17 pm

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Love those smaller needles! I guess it doesn't take much to make me happy.

Although the 29 gauge needles are only about 15% smaller, they have made...

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Whoa, there. 8O Do not expel the air bubble before injecting Copaxone!

Copaxone or Rebif? This is the Rebif forum.

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Last post by namaah
Sun Jan 23, 2005 10:02 am
Rebif and Backaches

Last post by NHE « Sat Jan 15, 2005 12:39 am
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by BeckyLA » Fri Jan 14, 2005 11:35 am

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I just started Refib two weeks ago and things have been going really well. I don't seem to be having any real flu-like symptoms and the shots are...

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I don't take Rebif but I do take Avonex. In addition to the differences in side effects related to injection method and dosage, many of the side...

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Last post by NHE
Sat Jan 15, 2005 12:39 am
New Study Rebif to Copaxone

Last post by HarryZ « Tue Jan 11, 2005 6:17 pm
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by better2gether » Wed Jan 05, 2005 1:13 am

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Wednesday January 5

Serono's Rebif MS drug, Teva's Copaxone to go head-to-head in test

ZURICH (AFX) - Serono SA said it has completed patient...

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Janet,

Serono's Rebif MS drug, Teva's Copaxone to go head-to-head in test

I wonder if Dr. Tosches knows about this newest battle between the drug...

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Last post by HarryZ
Tue Jan 11, 2005 6:17 pm
Swank Diet

Last post by elaine « Tue Jan 11, 2005 5:51 pm
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by rozo822 » Tue Jan 11, 2005 4:19 pm

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Does anyone have any information on the Swank Diet?

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www.swankmsdiet.com

this is the swank web site you will get all the information you will need and great support
Elaine

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Last post by elaine
Tue Jan 11, 2005 5:51 pm
Rebif and Alpha Liopic Acid

Last post by Arron « Wed Jan 05, 2005 1:57 am
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by Chicano » Thu Dec 30, 2004 10:18 am

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Friends,

A new member to the this great site. I am a 34 year old male living in San Francisco, CA, dx three years ago with rr ms. My doctor says I...

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welcome to the site. As pointed out above, Alpha Lipoic Acid has been discussed in a few studies as potentially beneficial for MS.

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Last post by Arron
Wed Jan 05, 2005 1:57 am
needles and brusing

Last post by bebe « Sun Nov 21, 2004 7:39 pm
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by steve-o » Fri Nov 19, 2004 6:46 pm

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My wife tried the rebif injector ...whew and that went like crap. Then we went to manual injections, that went better but site brusing was common....

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The new autoinjector is awesome. Like you said, you can adjust the depth which is useful for me in my arms. Also, the force doesnt seem to be as...

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Last post by bebe
Sun Nov 21, 2004 7:39 pm
Anyone have to lower their dose b/c of...

Last post by carolsue « Wed Oct 20, 2004 8:01 pm
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by VirtuallyFine » Wed Mar 10, 2004 4:32 pm

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Anyone have to lower their dose b/c of elevated liver enzymes? I had to do this and I am wonder how common it is. I had been on rebif for about 1...

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I hear that sometimes after liver enzymes increase, they may come back down after a couple months.

Anyone have low platelet levels after being on...

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Last post by carolsue
Wed Oct 20, 2004 8:01 pm
Air Bubble

Last post by Guest « Wed Oct 20, 2004 7:11 pm
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by oreo » Thu Aug 05, 2004 4:35 pm

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This might seem like a silly question but that has never stopped me before.

There is an air bubble in every syringe of Rebif. As I am currently on...

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This is correct, do not remove the air bubble.

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Last post by Guest
Wed Oct 20, 2004 7:11 pm
rebif---

Last post by Guest « Wed Oct 20, 2004 7:08 pm
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by lynn45 » Fri Jun 25, 2004 10:49 am
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Has anyone experienced hives or itching related to rebif? I have been on rebif for 6 months and have been having bouts of itching and a rash. I have...

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You can get the new autoinjector by calling MS Lifelines and request one. The depth can be adjusted now, its great! There are reports in my area of...
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Last post by Guest
Wed Oct 20, 2004 7:08 pm
Anyone feel worse on rebif?

Last post by carolsue « Fri Sep 03, 2004 12:22 pm
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by momsboyz » Tue Dec 23, 2003 7:36 am
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I've been on rebif for 4 months and feel like a train wreck. Stiff, sore, tired, dizzy, eye pain. Anyone have suggestions? Does it get better?

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sandi55,
what did your doc say about your site reactions? I, too look like a domino on rebif. I no longer am concerned about it and merely monitor...
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Last post by carolsue
Fri Sep 03, 2004 12:22 pm
Do you pay for your Rebif out-of-pocket?

Last post by HarryZ « Thu Aug 19, 2004 10:21 am
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by RickR » Wed Aug 18, 2004 3:27 pm

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Last week my Dr. switched me from Rebf to Copaxone. I have 10 unopened syringes left. If you are paying for your Rebif out of pocket, I know this has...

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Rick,

Your offer was not the first, nor will it be the last good intention of trying to give a very expensive rx drug to someone who can use it....

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Last post by HarryZ
Thu Aug 19, 2004 10:21 am
Newly Diagnosed - Just Started Rebif

Last post by Bobble43 « Mon Jul 19, 2004 3:56 pm
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by SandyInPA » Sat Jul 17, 2004 11:40 pm

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This is my first visit to this forum, and my first try at reaching out to others with MS. I was just diagnosed on June 22nd, and did my first Rebif...

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Hi SandyInPa, This is Bobble43 from Pa.Sounds like the first injection went okay (I won't say fine, since we all know it isn't the fun thing to do!)...

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Last post by Bobble43
Mon Jul 19, 2004 3:56 pm
Just starting...

Last post by k8jsl « Wed Jun 16, 2004 6:54 pm
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by k8jsl » Tue Jun 15, 2004 3:12 pm

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Hello all..
I will be starting Rebif 8.8 tommorrow morning..
Can anybody enlighten me as what to expect ??
I will be taking it just before I leave...

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Well so far so good,
I took it around 6pm just to see what would happen if anything..
kinds hard to tell if I had the fever like symptoms it was HOT...

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Wed Jun 16, 2004 6:54 pm

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