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Flu-Like Symptom?

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deleted_user
I am taking Rebif and it has been almost 5 months now. I noticed that for about a week and a half, I have had a runny nose and sore throat every day. They get worse in the mornings after the injection day. I spoke with my primary doctor and he said it may be a "flu-like symptom" side effect. Has anyone else gotten this before???? Thanks for your help and have a blessed day!
dnjnm
dnjnm
Not saying that is is not from the ReBif, but have you been tested for allergies in general? I have allot of post nasal drip, especial this time of year, that does cause a sore throat. Just a thought for you! DD
deleted_user
deleted_user
while it could be SE from the rebif, i would track it closely AND have a conversation woth your primary care provider that "not all that occurs with an individual with MS is MS related". I just recently saw a specialist at the Cleveland Clinic for my MS and she was very clear with me to make sure that when something is not right, that we (me and providers) don't automatically blame it on the MS. Good luck.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi,
I am not on Rebif but, I am on Copaxone. I had some flu like syptoms after I changed my injectiontime. Did you change anything with your routine? That may be the side effects. Just a thought,
Doug
TexasMS
TexasMS
I am not on Rebif but I am on Avonex and get severe flu symptoms sometimes, but never a runny nose
deleted_user
deleted_user
I don't think that is a Rebif side effect. I would sometimes get flu like symptoms but never a runny nose or sore throat. You may want to call the doc. Sounds like something other than Rebif to me but than again, I am not a doctor. ;-)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Thanks for the comments. I don't have a sore throat anymore, so, I am assuming that I must have been coming down with a cold, but, after taking all of the vitamins I take, it must have went away. Thanks again!
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