Hi Lisa, I also know exactly what you are talking about. Both the burning and cold sensations were my "gateway" symptoms about 12 years ago, and the hardest I have dealt with. Being a Minnesotan I...
Hi Madlou, Just a thought. Chlorine is added to the water at many water treatment plants that so many of us get our water from every day; if not at home at the places we visit. I have spent a lot of...
Yes, this has happened to me also, but not for a very long time. Your post reminded me of it. In the early days of my MS, my arm would lock up at the elbow when I shoveled snow. I would get nerve...
Crittle, It should get better. I remember my first shot and there's no sugar coating it -- it sucked, but it does get better with time. I agree with all that has been said by everyone else. Tylenol...
Yeah sheila, I agree the shot doesn't really hurt that much at all. The only time it hurts is when my mother (retired nurse) gives it to me. I don't know what she does, but it always stings a bit...
I can't understand how you are getting your Avonex not pre-filled. It's been a few years since I had to mix them up. Mine comes in the syringe. All I have to do is slap the needle on the end. I agree...
Hi Shell. I have been taking Avonex since 1997. There is no sugar coating it; it can suck. I self inject and people will ask me how long it took to get used to that and I always tell them I will let...