Hi Kel1lost,
I work for a MS specialist, and Rebif is very good. There are a few more meds on the market that are oral rather than injections. One is called Ampyra and the other is Gilenya. They are both very good meds. Talk to your neurologist next time and see what he thinks of these 2. Remember if you have a site reaction to call the Rebif nurse immediately. Good Luck and keep me posted!
Self injection is REALLY easy. I've also used Betaseron, and I found I had fewer skin reactions with the auto-injector. A matter of preference, really.
Good Luck!
Ok, I was defenatly going for gynalia at 1st. Just seemed easier. I know it hasn't been out that long, though and I wanted to use the dmd's ( i think that's wat the interfuron's are called) Just seemed better for me because I am newly dx and I want someting that I know is the best right now. We'll see how it goes! Keep ya posted, k!
Kel,
I inject straight up. It's less abrasive to me. The needle is so thin, you don't really feel it much. You can feel a burn once the med goes in sometimes because it's acidic.
Hope your nurse was fab - mine was. Like guitar girl I think it is preference. Try them both for sure that way you'll know what you like best.
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Hi kel, your neuro is starting you on a very reliable drug. I would be in no hurry to jump to the oral drugs until you see if Rebif works for you. GIlenya is a stronger drug, but my msologist uses this analogy ...
You don't want a riding mower to cut your lawn when you a push mower will do. Bigger is not always better. Save G as a next drug to try if Rebif doesn't work for you.
Good luck with this - I'm on copaxone and I use my autoinjector. One of these days I should get brave and try the manual inject. ... I've been saying that for almost 3 years. LOL
best, Lulu
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