Could exercise the day before injection be increasing my side effects?

[Fluffysmom]

Second week's Avonex injection went smoothly, though yesterday my legs started aching, and my right leg on the inside of my knee had sharp pains (the kind that make you say "OW!" when you don't mean to).

Last week, my MS nurse said that I could have had exacerbated symptoms due to her cold that she exposed me to, but this week wasn't much better.  Actually, the foot and calf cramps made it a little worse.

My MS nurse said that the aching in my thigh could be from lactic acid build-up after my injection, like I had worked out, when I discussed how the pain had gotten worse after it had gotten better, and that the pain could be delayed a couple of days.

So, I got to wondering if the water aerobics the day before my injections could be setting me up for worse pain, and should I consider going to Friday classes, or if I feel well enough after my Monday injection, trying the Wednesday class?  I need the exercise, but I also need to be able to tolerate my DMD.

I'd appreciate any advice on how to lessen the aches.

thanks,

Kathy

[Quixotic1]

Yeah, I would make a good MS nurse!

[Fluffysmom]

Hey, no surprise, my MS nurse said just about exactly the same thing as you.  :o)

She's going to ask Dr. C. about my question about lactic acid build-up and a way to reduce the length of my aching, asked if I would consider a new med for it.

I assured her that my aches and fatigue aren't discouraging me, but I wouldn't mind treating them until I get used to these Avonex injections.

I did tease her about the side effects lasting longer than the 24 hours "she promised", since she had told me a story about a person with the worst case side effects that used that phrase.  She laughed, said it was nice to know I was listening so well.

She'll also discuss the foot and calf cramping, and told me to try and keep those areas warm; use my fuzzy socks and a lap blanket.  

This afternoon and evening I'm going to two soccer matches out in the cold and rain; I'll wear my fuzzy socks, rain gear, and use a lap blanket that has a water-proof coating on one side (from the Zoo Concerts).  I should take a picture; I'm sure I'll be lovely, lol!

Kathy

[Quixotic1]

Personally I doubt that gentle aerobic exercise would increase the interferon reaction.

One way to test it, though, would be to change up your exercise schedule with regard to your shot.

Q

[Fluffysmom]

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[Fluffysmom]

Thanks, dear one.  I know you've got your own concerns; you're so nice to reach out to me.  

I'm glad that the Gabepentin is helping reduce your pain.  I know how wearing pain can be, and how wonderful it can be to lessen that pain.  Like when Tegretol helps my nerve pain, but this is different.

I just ate some mint chocolate Kisses to see if they could help...did taste good...pain still there, darn.  :o)

hugs,

Kathy

[Wobbly]

cant help with this, as I don't take DMDs... I just wanted to say hi...hope it gets easier for you.

take care
wobbly