I have liked this treatment far better than Avonex which I began taking immediately after diagnosis. The needle's much smaller, so I don't mind giving myself the injection. Published: March 31, 2008 ::

Rebif has been the best option of the three meds.(rebif, copaxone, betaseron) that I have tried in the past 5 years since diagnosis. It is the most effective for managing my symptoms- no more balance issues/eyesight has stabilized (gases test show no more glaucoma like issues!), I feel that in general I have more symptom and health stability while taking it REGULARLY and ON SCHEDULE (very important no matter how much it sucks!) I take 22 mcg. not 44 as I was initially prescribed - the 44 was too strong and the 22 seems to be easier on my system and just as effective. I had to insist on sticking with the 22 mcg dose to my Nuero.- He did not initially agree, but has since. Site injections suck; they all do. I have dimples, slight discoloration (not too awful but stick with the areas that only your family will see on your body) no problems at all with using the butt cheeks, much less sting and site reaction. they improve the ph each year and it gets easier after awhile with the auto-injector. The important thing is to get the stuff warm by holding the needle out of the packaging in your hand prior to injecting and use aloe vera gel immediately after- ALSO my husband massages the injection site with a hot washcloth prior to and right after injection- this has helped immensely. Published: July 04, 2008 ::

I have found that using this drug for about 1 year that it has damaged my immune system to where I find myself always getting sick.My DR. says that it isnt the MS but the rebif. So now I am at the point to where I have to decide whether its worth it. I find it difficult to hold down a job when I am always coming down with something. And that didnt even happen when the MS was at its worst for me.So my advice to those thinking about using it be careful and keep a journal loggging anything different with your overall health. Published: March 17, 2008 ::

I have been on Rebif for 3 years with either no or very mild flair ups. It sure has helped me and I recommend it. One thing though is that it stings when injected it has a ph of 3.8 Published: March 03, 2008 ::

I have not had no relaspes in 7 months but my pain level has increased double. I feel worse now than I did befor I started taking rebif. This was my first choice and the doctors recommended. But Im considering changing due to the pain level I have. Published: November 06, 2007 ::

I have used rebif for three weeks now. I still have slight head aches, but have found that pre medication helps greatly. So far I have not had a flar up since I started treatment. My motor skils in my right hand seemed to have inproved. I can once again shave and brush my teeth without having to use two hands. I still get tired easily and can not take heat well. Over all I feel very positive about my treatment. Published: October 17, 2007 ::

I have taken Rebif since January 2007. Of all the MS medicines I have taken, I've had few side effects with Rebif and certainly few relapses (less than 1 per year verses 1 every 3 to 4 months.) Published: October 21, 2007 ::

I am a nurse and still I hate the injection of a needle into my body. Rebif, doesn't create the same site discomforts that I received with Copaxone or the side effects. I wish and pray for a cure for all MS. I hate that it's in my life.Some times I cry when I see the box in my refirgerator, then I remember Annette Funcacella, and the mom of the writer of Harry Potter novels and I thank God again and take my injection. It's not easy but I know that those ladies and so many other like them would've loved to have had Rebif, Avonex and Copaxone. I just want a cure. I'd like to run free again. I'd like not to get too hot in the summer months and have those symptoms. I pray that that day will come and come soon. Published: August 31, 2008 ::