Avonex Questions

Is avonex working for me?

I was diagnosed last October after having double vision and 3 lesions from my mri. I was started on Avonex and then had a repeat MRI after 3 months which showed a significant decrease in lesion load, ...

Posted 18 days ago • 1 answer •

I've had MS for 15 years. I've neen taking Avonex for the past12 years, thinking about Tysabri?

MY neuro feels I may have run the course with Avonex and now want me to consider this drug. I've had all th blood work and all has checked out well to pursue but I'm on the fence. Just need ...

Posted 6 Nov 2011 • 4 answers •

Men/women who is having a problem with sexual disunction please got to my post is ther a vigra for?

Women abd give your thoughts and feelings on the subject you are not alone we can all maybe help each other through this difficult time! Jaime... litlmommag

Posted 16 Oct 2011 • 11 answers • 1 star

Does anyone know if cymbalta is suppose to help with anxiey & can it be given with Avenox?

Is there a prescription that is given for anxiety that is compatible with it and with avonex? Any advise would be helpful! Thank you Litlmommag

Posted 14 Sep 2011 • 3 answers •

Anyone ever experince extreme pain from avonex shots what is the worse side effect you had?

I took my first shot last week I had extreme pain muscles nerves bones even my skin hurt from a soft breeze this went on for about 12hrs along with 101 fever and 4 hrs of vomiting I take my next one ...

Posted 10 Sep 2011 • 5 answers •

Why do I have to take 6 different kinds f pills use pain patches and electrdes and still have pain?

... They say they dont want to kill your liver but I'm popping all these pills wouldn't 1pill 4 times a day be better if it was strong enough I get tired of 3 in the am 1 in afternoon 3 at ...

Posted 8 Sep 2011 • 8 answers •

Been on Gilenya 5 months, severe case of psorisias has broken out on my butt - anyone else had this?

I never had this prior and think the Gilenya may have brought this out. I'd rather walk around with the misery of the shots (avonex for 7 years , rebif for 4 years) than have this on my butt. at ...

Posted 1 Aug 2011 • 1 answer •

I was recently diagnosed with MS, back in December 2010. I began treatment with Avonex, but the?

... flu-like symptoms had me down for at least 2 days or more, so after 6 months, I have switched to Copaxone. My question is does anyone else get hives after they inject the med, and 4 hours later ...

Posted 29 Jun 2011 • 4 answers • 1 star

My Doc is giving "me" the choice of Px for MS and I've read till I'm ready to explodes. Please help?

pretty self explanatory, no clue which medication to choose - Avonex, Copaxone, Betaseron, Rebif...

Posted 19 Apr 2011 • 3 answers • 1 star

I am 50, I have known for about 5 years now that I have MS. I am lucky?

as I don't have many side effects, you might say I have a mild case. My left arm is numb all of the time, phyisically I believe I am doing well. I get Avonex shots once a week. I would like to ...

Posted 15 Mar 2011 • 3 answers •

What happens if Im a couple hours late taking my avonex injection?

Posted 13 Mar 2011 • 0 answers •

Hi guys. I am considering switching to GILENYA from AVONEX?

i am not sure if i should because of the side affects of skin cancer. what should i do? please help thanks

Posted 3 Mar 2011 • 2 answers •

Avonex - My friend complains of an intense taste of salt after her injection - why is this?

She wants to know if her liver is telling her something bad.

Posted 20 Nov 2010 • 0 answers •

Any one experience joint replacement failure after taking Avonex?

I have had 2 hip replacements in 8 years and the second one is now failing, loosening.

Posted 4 Aug 2010 • 1 answer •

Avonex and stomach pain?

I started on avonex a month ago and the day after the injections isnt bad. But 3 to 4 days later I start having stomach pain, and severe flu symptoms 2 days before I am due for the next injection.. ...

Posted 6 May 2010 • 1 answer •