So its been a year now. I only missed 1 injection the whole year. My recovery days are up and down. I have figured out that if I take my injection out of the frig at least 6 hours before I inject, then the next day goes much much better. But, I am starting to wonder if the Avonex is working for me because I am having more symptoms.
I am also looking for a new neurologist. The last visit with my neurologist left me feeling baffled. He just didn't know why I am feeling vibrations in my body especially when I am lying down. He has not taught me anything about this disease or my condition. How do you determine if ms is progressing or not if your doctor just does a neuro exam and your physical exam is good.
It has taken the better part of this year for me to come to terms with having this disease. Now I need to learn more about it. If some one has any suggestions, please let me know.
Thanks,
Michelle
Michelle,
I just wanted to say I'm glad that the aleve helped a bit.
Hang in there - I hope that it gets easier and less symptoms each week!
Hugs,
Erin :)
I tried Aleve this week and my symptoms were not as bad. I also took a sleep aid, but I'm a bad sleeper anyway. I still woke up several times during the night, but your suggestions did help. Thanks alot.
Michelle
Great job!! The first injection is the most difficult, and I applaud you for being able to do it yourself. Self injecting was my biggest hurdle, fortunately my sister offered to give me my first injections until I was able to do them on my own.
When I was on Avonex it helped me to take an ibuprofen or Tylenol before I did the injection. Sometimes in the beginning I would still wake up with the chills, but after time they subsided. In fact, after taking the medication for awhile I stopped taking the pain relievers because they were no longer necessary.
Also a Michelle ;)
Hi, Michelle. You did fine!
Next week, take a good anti-flu-like med before your shot. I take 2 Aleve, because it's long-lasting. Also, if possible, take an Ambien or other sleep med. You may well sleep through the whole thing.
I nearly always do. Many people's reactions to interferons gets much less as time goes by. Mine haven't (well over two years) but premedicating as I've described works wonders. I have very little to complain of with Avonex.
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