Avonex auto injector pen

Everyday living
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Hi

If anyone uses the Avonex auto injector pen please could you let me know if you found it easier/better to use than the pre-filled syringes.

I have been injecting for 10 months and ok had the odd painful injection but for the last two weeks I can’t seem to get it in the right place or maybe it’s because syringe is larger. Last week I had 4 attempts to get it in far enough to release so my legs didn’t look great afterwards. Last night got it in first time and when I pulled out the blood came rushing out and went all over my thigh, so I put on tissues and ice pack and this morning leg got a little hard lump and bruised.

I pull the leg apart with my fingers before inserting, I check for visible veins but obviously can’t see below the skin. I am now loosing confidence but petrified of moving onto Rebif incase I react badly and then can’t move back.

Any help gladly received.

Tracey

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Tracey

Did you ask for the smaller needles for the pre-filled syringes, i did and they are much better (thinner and shorter) . Was offered the auto injector but didnt bother.

Daniel

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Hi Daniel

I wasn’t aware of smaller needles just thought I had to have the ones that came in the pack. I have been trying to get hold of MS Nurse but she been away and I wasn’t sure who to speak to about it hence my post.

Thank you so much for the advice I will ask how I get the smaller needles.

Thanks

Tracey

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Hi, I too use a smaller needle, my ms nurse suggested this when I first started using Avonex. Karen

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Hi

Thanks for your posts. I will ask about smaller posts or auto injector I am just not sure if I can get them over here :frowning:

Tracey

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Meant smaller needles!!