i do the avonex, its once a week and goes right into the muscle of my thigh. we ice the spot down for a few minutes, and my husband does the deed. i dont want to do the shot myself yet, i want a gummie bear or pill to take. but, they havent come out with those yet. the shot doesnt hurt because the needle is so small and thin, dont get nervous about it, its just a minute a week.
enjoy life!
jav

I have been injecting 4 years now and it's a piece of cake. You may have to inject once a month, once a week, 3 times a week or every day as I do. I think we all are very afraid of shots from childhood on but it's no big deal with auto injectors and the latest mini needles and such. just take my advise look at it as making your life better and you'll get through it.
Jeff.

Thanks guys x

i do copaxone-it seems to have the least amount of side effects

I'm on Copaxone. I was also nervous about injecting myself everyday. I did self injection the 1st week just to push myself the changed to using the Autoinject. It was so easy to start and other than feeling a little sick for an hour after, I have had no side effects.

I have been on some form of drug therapy since...1996 I think. I was first on Avonex, my hubby gave me the injections, Betaseron, then Rebif which I did myself with the auto-injector. I can say that the auto-injector makes it easier on me to give myself shots. But, Avonex is only 1 time a week!
I may be changing medication again, but I will still have the auto-injector. I think like MS itself, we all will react differently to the therapies. Each one has only seemed to lessen relapses, but I do still have them.

Good Luck, with which ever you choose!

Dx'd 2-2-07, Avonex 3-2-07. I don't relate to any other CRAB drug.... no experience!! The Avonex causes a mild headache, that lasts about 12 hours. I have no other sides from it. Self-injection jitters is normal. I have some tips from my rookie experiences to make it go better. Just email if you are interested. Best wishes on your selection. Steve

I've been on Copaxone for a little over 5 months.Never thought I could do daily shots, but now it's a normal routine for me, just like brushing my teeth, or taking off my makeup. Dr. didn't like the others (interferons) because I work with jr. high school kids, so am exposed to germs/people receiving immunizations on a regular basis.The auto injector is great. You never see the actual needle, until you take it out to dispose of it.I've had no side effects other than a little itching/swelling (kind of like a bug bite at the injection site)which is normal. Good luck. A good neuro will go over the pros and cons of each.

I've been injecting myself with Betaseron every other day since Sept. 2006. No adverse side effects now. In the first week, I had the flu-like symptoms which went away and have not come back since. You get used to it. The auto-injectors are great--don't see the needle until it's time to dispose of it.

I started out on Avonex when I was first diagnosed and am now on Copaxone. I was terrified when my doctor first told me I would have to give myself shots and although I still don't love it, it's not so bad now. My husband gives me my shots now because my hands are so weak. The auto ject from Copaxone is wonderful because you don't see the needle until you dispose of it. I do the shots because I know the med helps to stop the progression of the disease. So on days, when I don't want to do the shot, I just think about that. It helps me. Feel free to message me anytime you have questions. Good luck with your decision.

Just want to thank all of you with your advice and opinions.
You have all been fantastic x