As my "story" relates, I was diagnosed was MS in January of this year. It was during a severe issue of numbness that began in early Nov. and included numbness in everything from my ribs to my toes, plus dizziness and fatigue. After exams and MRIs of the brain, cervocal and thoracic spines, my new neurologist diagnosed me with RRMS. He talked with me a little, gave me 3 manufacturers' DMD booklets and said I should read them over and decide on a DMD and go on it as soon as possible to slow down future exacerbations and deterioration. I've been reading and learning about MS these past few months, looked into health ins. and finally set up an appointment with an Avonex nurse to come and show my husband how to give me the injection. Z
I hate needles. I hate feeling like I have the flu. I've been dreading the shot and the flu-like symptoms, but I knew I needed to do it, no matter what. So, yesterday was the big day and guess what? The injection didn't even HURT. I was stunned! And as of this morning, I haven't been feeling any worse than I normally do (I always feel a little flu-ish, I guess!) I took 2 ibuprofen about an hr. or two before the injection, and just took some this morning, but so far, so good.
I can't tell you how relieved and grateful I feel that it went well for me. I know not everyone is as lucky. I'm glad I did my homework, because after all the descripions of less than wonderful injections and symptoms, I feel like I've been given a gift with how easy it went! I hope they all go the same way!!
Just wanted to share my positive experience for those other folks who need to get on the DMD bandwagon and have been dragging their tails!