Hello everyone . I’ve got my first injection tomorrow of Avonex . Feeling a bit nerves !!
Good luck Sure you’ll be fine Gray x
Thank you Gary . It only posted half my message . Do you take Avonex ? X
I’ve got my first injection of Avonex on 3rd April. It was all delivered on Friday in preparation. bit scary Hope it goes well tomorrow Kath X
No poppet I’m in tysabri Gray
Hi I’m on Avonex and have been for the last 2 1/2 years. I have just had my first relapse, my first since diagnosis 3 years ago. For me up until now it does what it’s supposed to and hopefully this is just a blip and I don’t have to change meds. I chose Avonex as work full time and have 2 children, I was trying to minimise days with side effects. I take nurofen or paracetamol 30 mins before injecting and apart from a headache the following morning no problems. Good luck Tracey X
Thank you Tracey I will try taking some tablets before now . That’s really good going , if it’s your first relapse in 3 years . Fingers crossed for you it is just a blip along the way .i do so hope the side effects are as kind to me too . Kat I hope it all goes well for you , it is scary , will post how I got on. Thank you for your good wishes . Gary I was offered tysabri first choice but I found it a little scary . Would be very interested to hear how you are finding it , for future reference . Thank you again everyone . X x
I got my first dose today and so far so good. Didn’t hurt at all. Hopefully it will be plain sailing
Hi
I have been using Avonex for the last 4 years. Had a couple of small relapses (numbness on left side). Had a bigger relapse in june/july last year and consultant said its time for a change. Just waiting on BG12 getting licenced.
Good Luck with the injection. Its came along way in th last few years as the needle is now alot smaller than when i first started using it.
It will be plain sailing. Just did my injection a few hours ago, well my wife has to press the button for me as im a big woose!
Mark
Thank you Wilf and Mark , that made me laugh about the injection . Haven’t been on for a while , but just posted now as I feel dreadful 3 weeks down the line . How are you getting on Wilf ??
Hi Poppet
I’ve just been told that I need to start taking a dmd, so know how you feel. I’m sure you will do amazingly well for me I think the thought of it is probably worse than the reality!
Be positive and think of the long term good it will do.
All the best
Freckles x
Hi freckles Thank you for your kind words . I’m determined to stick with it , just wasn’t expecting so many side effects , not helped by the fact it has brought out old damage I had , so feeling very off balance , was told it might be the high temp bring it on more . Hopefully it will settle soon . Are you feeling ok about starting DMT ? Have you decided on which one ? Do hope it goes well for you . Thanks again Sarah x