I have been injecting Avonex since the spring of 1997 and I truly credit this medication for enabling me to lead a productive life nearly free of MS exacerbations. The exacerbations (2) since beginning this medication were mild in comparison to the pre-diagnosis episodes. Coining the phrase" I have MS, but Ms does not have me!" Published: December 30, 2007 ::

I have been on Avonex for nine years and have very few relapses. The side effects lessen over time. Published: November 01, 2007 ::

i have been taking for almost 6 years first year was bad chills. learn to stay warm before an after shot. i drive truck an have good an bad days just learn to pace yourself but do not baby yourself you have to push harder to keep going learn not give up are lose faith.i give my shot in the leg rotating every week,i do beleive it helps but i keep my faith an dont stop working keep pushing myself,i am 50 years of age,please i repeat dont give up keep pushing Published: January 19, 2009 ::

So far so good on Avonex. Just diagosed in January so this is my 1st treatment drug. I have gotten use to the injections, just another part of my weekly routine. I have regained a more normal walking ability since taking Avonex so that is great!! The once a week injection is more convenient than the others, everyday or 3 times a week. The flu like symptoms have all but gone away. Mostly I feel very drained the day after my shot but it's totally manageable. Published: October 27, 2008 ::

It took me a couple of months to get used to the Avonex and deal with the side effects - BUT I HAVE FOUND THE RESULTS TO BE UTTERLY AMAZING! I feel like a completely new person, and I am so thankful that the financial assistance program guarantees me injectables for a 2 year period which is renewable. Published: April 28, 2008 ::

this is new to me. I have nothing to compare with. I just hope it works.The drug cost way to much. It should be availible to everyone. Published: October 22, 2007 ::

Been on this drug since Jan 2003, Sympton free with only one mild relapse in 2008. Taking Tylenol before injection with no side effects! Also have not even had a cold or been sick since taking this drug! Published: October 23, 2008 ::

I have been on and off Avonex since early 2000; it's now early 2008. (time on 4-5 years) I was on and off because I had 3 pregnancies/2 babies. I had good results and I tolerated the symptoms well until I went on again after my second baby's birth last spring. The flulike symptoms are bothering me now; maybe partially because I'm so sleep deprived with the new baby. I also had a flareup and new lesions on a recent mri so my dr. wants me to go on Rebif now. Published: March 29, 2008 ::

I have been on Avonex since 4/1998. I am now on the prefilled syringes,but have been approved by my Dr. for the 25Gauge (1 inch) needle which makes the injections more torelable. This is due to the fact that I have a smaller frame. The 23Gauge (1 1/4 Inch)that comes in the prefilled honestly hurt too much when I injected. I have not had any exasberations since 1998, thank God and my lesions have lessoned with no new ones appearing. This Avonex had been wonderful in keeping my MS under control. Never had Flu-like symptoms until I started having problems with my old pharmacy. I changed pharmacies and have not had any since. I believe they didn't refrigate it properly. Also started giving it early in the a.m. like at 9:00 and that really helped. Read that in MS Focus Magazine. I hope this info helps everyone & good luck to all. Published: January 04, 2009 ::

The flur like symptoms have been rought for over 7 motnh of treatment so dfar. But each eeek I am noticing the arte lessining and now have become tolerable. A repeat MRi showed after 4 months on Avonex, the brain lesions have reduced in size. While there are a few new lesions they are small when compared to the onset of my MS. Overall compared to the alternative of doing nothing, I am feeling like I am doing what is right for me to help in the fight of My MS. I feel like this is the one thing I can do to keep moving forward. I have MS I am not MS. Published: September 30, 2007 ::