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hi My name is Mara I took Avonex when I was first diagnosed in 2000. I was only able to handle the pain of the side effects for about a year before I had to change to beta serotonin . Which I stayed on only for about two years.
hi My name is Mara I took Avonex when I was first diagnosed in 2000. I was only able to handle the pain of the side effects for about a year before I had to change to beta serotonin . Which I stayed on only for about two years.
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Msyogamovements
in My MSAA Community
5 months ago

Encouraging folks to stay on their MS treatment

In May or June I'll be having my next MRI to see if going back on my old drug (Avonex) after being off treatment for a year worked. I'm 68 and I was on Avonex for many years.
In May or June I'll be having my next MRI to see if going back on my old drug (Avonex) after being off treatment for a year worked. I'm 68 and I was on Avonex for many years.
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Workerbea
in My MSAA Community
2 months ago

Calling Former & Current Aubagio Users

I had been self-injecting Avonex (1997) since I was dx in 1994. I just started Menopause too. Ugh. I didn't realize that Menopause causes substantial hair loss too. I love the simplicity of Aubagio yet the side effects have really been awful. The GI Issues and horrible diarrhea, etc.
I had been self-injecting Avonex (1997) since I was dx in 1994. I just started Menopause too. Ugh. I didn't realize that Menopause causes substantial hair loss too. I love the simplicity of Aubagio yet the side effects have really been awful. The GI Issues and horrible diarrhea, etc.
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DM0329
in My MSAA Community
3 months ago
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Any Long-term Aubagio Users?

Hi All, As you know, I switched to Aubagio (after self-injecting Avonex for 25 years) last year. April 2023 has been one full year of my new treatment. I enjoy the simplicity of the once-a-day pill, but I don't enjoy the side effects (hair thinning & loss, GI issues: bad gas, diarrhea).
Hi All, As you know, I switched to Aubagio (after self-injecting Avonex for 25 years) last year. April 2023 has been one full year of my new treatment. I enjoy the simplicity of the once-a-day pill, but I don't enjoy the side effects (hair thinning & loss, GI issues: bad gas, diarrhea).
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DM0329
in My MSAA Community
2 months ago

Memory & Brain Supplements

I retired at age 45 (dx May 1994 started Avonex September 1997). MS-related fatigue and cognitive dysfunction forced me out of my student affairs position. How has the Mon Ster impacted your cognitive abilities? šŸ˜‚šŸ¤žšŸ˜œ
I retired at age 45 (dx May 1994 started Avonex September 1997). MS-related fatigue and cognitive dysfunction forced me out of my student affairs position. How has the Mon Ster impacted your cognitive abilities? šŸ˜‚šŸ¤žšŸ˜œ
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DM0329
in My MSAA Community
6 months ago

Mis-diagnosed infection

Not sure where to begin, but three weeks ago, after my Avonex injection (12 hrs. later) I noticed two leisons on my skin right about where my injections have been. One leison was draining & both areas were pink & painful. I couldn't figure out what it was.
Not sure where to begin, but three weeks ago, after my Avonex injection (12 hrs. later) I noticed two leisons on my skin right about where my injections have been. One leison was draining & both areas were pink & painful. I couldn't figure out what it was.
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Workerbea
in My MSAA Community
4 months ago

Spring is here šŸ‘

In May or June I'll be having my next MRI to see if going back on my old drug (Avonex) after being off treatment for a year...
In May or June I'll be having my next MRI to see if going back on my old drug (Avonex) after being off treatment for a year...
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sareefbaccha61
in My MSAA Community
2 months ago

New Covid Vaccine with My New DMT 2022?

BTW, I switched from Avonex (1997-2022) to Aubagio in mid-April 2022. I finally went up to the full 14 mg dose in early June. So, this is the long way of my asking my fellow MSers, for those of you who are on Aubagio, did you have to change anything to get your Covid boosters?
BTW, I switched from Avonex (1997-2022) to Aubagio in mid-April 2022. I finally went up to the full 14 mg dose in early June. So, this is the long way of my asking my fellow MSers, for those of you who are on Aubagio, did you have to change anything to get your Covid boosters?
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DM0329
in My MSAA Community
10 months ago

Tysabri for me

After my diagnosis only the ABC drugs—avonex, betaseron and copaxone—were available and I had intolerable symptoms. My doctor recommended Tysabri which was new at the time and it was recommended to be used only—not in combination with any other interferon or MS drug.Ā 
After my diagnosis only the ABC drugs—avonex, betaseron and copaxone—were available and I had intolerable symptoms. My doctor recommended Tysabri which was new at the time and it was recommended to be used only—not in combination with any other interferon or MS drug.Ā 
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disconcerting
in My MSAA Community
16 days ago

Nasal sprays

hi fellow sufferers,can I ask for help.My RLS is unbearable lately, I've been prescribed a nasal spray called Nasonex used to shrink Polyps. I've used it before since nasal Polyps can reoccurim .doing a process of elimination and fell that this spray could be the culprit, I would appreciate any help
hi fellow sufferers,can I ask for help.My RLS is unbearable lately, I've been prescribed a nasal spray called Nasonex used to shrink Polyps. I've used it before since nasal Polyps can reoccurim .doing a process of elimination and fell that this spray could be the culprit, I would appreciate any help
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Whymelord
in Restless Legs Syndrome
9 months ago

Nasonex and brown inhaler

Hi, before being given my blue and brown inhaler, I was prescribed Nasonex steroid nasal spray, 2 puffs twice a day. I forgot to ask the Dr if I should carry on with it, now I’m on the brown inhaler daily šŸ¤¦ā€ā™€ļø Does anyone know if I should still be using the Nasonex ? Thank you
Hi, before being given my blue and brown inhaler, I was prescribed Nasonex steroid nasal spray, 2 puffs twice a day. I forgot to ask the Dr if I should carry on with it, now I’m on the brown inhaler daily šŸ¤¦ā€ā™€ļø Does anyone know if I should still be using the Nasonex ? Thank you
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Danubio
in Asthma Community Forum
1 year ago

Allergy meds

I am in the U.S. and need relief from seasonal allergies. I read an article by an allergist with the Cleveland Clinic. "Decongestants are not recommended for people with hypertension or heart problems. A better option would be a topical nasal steroid like FlonaseĀ® (fluticasone), RhinocortĀ® (budesonide
I am in the U.S. and need relief from seasonal allergies. I read an article by an allergist with the Cleveland Clinic. "Decongestants are not recommended for people with hypertension or heart problems. A better option would be a topical nasal steroid like FlonaseĀ® (fluticasone), RhinocortĀ® (budesonide
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Cookie24
in AF Association
1 year ago

Sinus Surgery is it worth it?

I had Sinusitis end of August last year for the first time after a cold it made my asthma unbearable. The GP gave me the wrong antibiotic which didn't treat it and it became chronic. I know this as I went to see an ENT Consultant who gave me another antibiotic and I had a CT scan which showed pansinusitis
I had Sinusitis end of August last year for the first time after a cold it made my asthma unbearable. The GP gave me the wrong antibiotic which didn't treat it and it became chronic. I know this as I went to see an ENT Consultant who gave me another antibiotic and I had a CT scan which showed pansinusitis
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PeakyBlinder50
in Asthma Community Forum
1 year ago

Nasonex

Has anyone ever taken Nasonex nasal spray? I’ve started using it and it’s making my anxiety worse and casing me tightness in my chest
Has anyone ever taken Nasonex nasal spray? I’ve started using it and it’s making my anxiety worse and casing me tightness in my chest
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Nufc88
in Anxiety Support
2 years ago

What treatment to take. Avonex verses a pill?

Avonex or other Biogen pills?
Avonex or other Biogen pills?
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vollersbranch
in My MSAA Community
2 years ago

Starting Kesimpta

I was on Avonex for 18 years and went off a couple years ago , it just wasn't helping any longer. A year ago I tried Ocrevus but did not have a good experience with the infusion.
I was on Avonex for 18 years and went off a couple years ago , it just wasn't helping any longer. A year ago I tried Ocrevus but did not have a good experience with the infusion.
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Hopeingforthebest
in My MSAA Community
2 years ago

avonex

I meant avonex: sorry for the typo.
I meant avonex: sorry for the typo.
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in My MSAA Community
3 years ago

anonex?

I have been taking avonex for close to two months. I get sick for 3 days. I take tylenol the first day. Then I have feelings like hot flashes/menopause for two days. It is a very tiring and unpleasant. I am retired now. I couldn't take this while e woking. Does it get better. omg help!
I have been taking avonex for close to two months. I get sick for 3 days. I take tylenol the first day. Then I have feelings like hot flashes/menopause for two days. It is a very tiring and unpleasant. I am retired now. I couldn't take this while e woking. Does it get better. omg help!
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in My MSAA Community
3 years ago

Wall pellitory allergy cough

Hi all. I have been coughing for 3 months now. Every year i have the same case in winter. I went to a doctor last week for check up. I did skin test and the result was that i have allergy in olive trees and wall pellitory. She gave me medicines: Pariet 10mg (rabeprazole sodium), Singulair 10mg (montelukast
Hi all. I have been coughing for 3 months now. Every year i have the same case in winter. I went to a doctor last week for check up. I did skin test and the result was that i have allergy in olive trees and wall pellitory. She gave me medicines: Pariet 10mg (rabeprazole sodium), Singulair 10mg (montelukast
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Santos82
in Asthma Community Forum
2 years ago

How can you tell the difference between asthma and a chest infection?

Following on from the posts about antibiotics. I have looked at the useful information re: asthma and chest infections on the site and am still not sure where I am with it. I had an asthma flare up last week following a good spell and a decrease of Seretide 250 dosage to 1 puff 2 x per day alongside
Following on from the posts about antibiotics. I have looked at the useful information re: asthma and chest infections on the site and am still not sure where I am with it. I had an asthma flare up last week following a good spell and a decrease of Seretide 250 dosage to 1 puff 2 x per day alongside
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Bu997
in Asthma Community Forum
3 years ago
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