Reviewer: TacitRain, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I've been on Rebif 2.5 years with no relapses or changes in my MRI since my initial diagnosis in Oct 2010.

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I've been on Rebif 2.5 years with no relapses or changes in my MRI since my initial diagnosis in Oct 2010.
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Reviewer: Forgiven, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I started taking the shots in '00. I do believe, with God's help, that it has really helped to almost stop my relapses. It is now 2013 and I can't stand to take any more needles. As far as side effects I have had an almost constant headache. My fatigue is terrible. The medicine has some sexual side effects too! My body is super sensitive to pain as well as pleasure, causing premature e ... Show Full Comment

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I started taking the shots in '00. I do believe, with God's help, that it has really helped to almost stop my relapses. It is now 2013 and I can't stand to take any more needles. As far as side effects I have had an almost constant headache. My fatigue is terrible. The medicine has some sexual side effects too! My body is super sensitive to pain as well as pleasure, causing premature ejaculation. I am looking into starting Gelinya and getting off of Rebif. Wow, the thought of no more shots!!
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Reviewer: Lisa061, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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I have been using rebif for almost 8 years and I do think that it has slowed the progression of this disease. My husband injects only in the buttocks which is the least painful and has virtually no side effects: redness, swelling, etc. An Advil before and bed and all is well!

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I have been using rebif for almost 8 years and I do think that it has slowed the progression of this disease. My husband injects only in the buttocks which is the least painful and has virtually no side effects: redness, swelling, etc. An Advil before and bed and all is well!
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I have been on Rebif for almost 5 years. I had the flu-like symtoms in the beginning but this does get better after the first year. I always take my medication before bed with Ibuprophen. This helps tremendously and I sleep through the flu symptoms. I definately recommend this drug as I have had no new relapses and almost all my symtoms have gone. I work and have 2 young children. The only t ... Show Full Comment

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I have been on Rebif for almost 5 years. I had the flu-like symtoms in the beginning but this does get better after the first year. I always take my medication before bed with Ibuprophen. This helps tremendously and I sleep through the flu symptoms. I definately recommend this drug as I have had no new relapses and almost all my symtoms have gone. I work and have 2 young children. The only times I am reminded of having MS is when I over do it. Then my fingers get tingly or my legs get weak. So I go lay down for a rest and am good again. The main thing is that the first 6 - 12 months are the difficult part, after that your body gets used to the drug. The only side affect I've had since was sometimes trouble falling asleep - but that could just be age too :-) I just take 1/2 a "gravol" type over the counter sleep aid on those nights and sleep fine. I am on the lower 22mg dose which I think is easier to handle than the 44mg dose. My sister also has MS and is on Rebif. She has not had a relapse since she has been on it either - for 7+ years. You have to stick with it and get over the first 6 - 12 months. I suggest to try taking it before bed with 1 or 2 Ibuprophen and always take it out of the fridge to warm up to room temperature - it will sting if its cold.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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The injections themselves are easy, the only problem I have is at the injection site. I get very red and hard around the site that usually last about 7 days. I am very fair skin.

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The injections themselves are easy, the only problem I have is at the injection site. I get very red and hard around the site that usually last about 7 days. I am very fair skin.
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