Posted by angie on January 31, 2002 at 01:50:50:
In Reply to: Avonex? posted by Valorie on January 29, 2002 at 23:01:25:
Hi Valerie,
I am actually in the opposite position as you! I am yet to begin my swank dietary changes,but i have been on Avonex 1x per week for almost a year. Im a total needle phobic,so my doctor does the injection for me,which i now handle well. I have relatively now side affects,at 1st i felt a bit fluey,but have learnt to just take panadol etc..when i feel that tired feeling approach. I have gone out dancing 2hrs afterwards,and felt tired but no more than i normally would! I am a 25yr old,had 1 lapse of M.S but have felt the symptoms of tiredness etc..as expected. I recommend Avonex,well actually i am yet to have my 1st MRI to see just how effective its been. i admire you for doing the diet,i am thinking it looks so hard! Overall, i think Avonex is quite ok,few side affects and worth a try. My specialist has found it works well.