Avonex Injection using AutoInjector

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This is my weekly Avonex injection to treat Multiple Sclerosis. I've seen many videos of people administering the shot manually (very brave) but I haven't been able to find any videos of the autoinjector, so I posted this one. I take this injection every week, alternating thighs. The Avonex injection needle is 1" or 1.25", depending on whether you have been approved to use the smaller one.

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[KyleBreeth]

Rebif is better! ive taken Avonex. without a self injector and omg.. hurt like hell for 2 years. now I take rebif and its auto injection thingy. its not as bad as avonex I'm sure. goes in the fat not the muscle.

[balconyblog]

@KyleBreeth hi Kyle -- I'm glad rebif is working well for you. everyone needs to use what works best for them! I've been on avonex for almost 2 years now, and I'm satisfied with the treatment. the autoinjector thing is nice... I use Avonex PEN now, which is a 'real' autoinjector -- unlike the one in the video, where you have to push the plunger yourself. search for 'avonex pen' to see it!

[kylere]

Hey balconyblog, I see you live in Canada, where Avonex now comes in a "PEN" format. With the PEN the needle is just 5/8 inch and you don't have to do any "pushing". It's pretty new, so you should ask your doctor about it.

Good luck!

[balconyblog]

@kylere yep, I'm on avonex pen now... its alot easier and more convenient! More expensive tho :(

[Shadowcat139]

I always wanted to see how it works. i don't have it, cause I'm a little bit scared about it. does it hurt when the needle is going so fast in? I'm afraid of doing it so fast...that's why i hit a nerve more often. -.-'

[balconyblog]

@Shadowcat139 the needle doesn't hurt much at all when it goes in... the medicine stings when you push the plunger though. Thats the worst part, but its not too bad!

[KyleBreeth]

@balconyblog Well I'm glad it works great on you. keep up the good work! gotta keep fighting this thing. :)

[kylere]

@balconyblog Hi Balconyblog. I'm glad to see you're finding it easier to inject now that you're on the PEN. I was surprised to see your comment that the Pen is more expensive though. It's the same DIN as the manual injection, and has the same provincial coverage where I live (Ontario). You should not be paying any more. I'd call the MS Alliance support line and ask about that if I were you.

[balconyblog]

@gomthong Your anxiety about the injections will pass with time... just stick with it. The needle itself doesn't hurt much at all. When you push the medicine in, it will sting, but its not too bad. You may have side effects for up to 12 hours after the injection, but it will reduce after a couple weeks and may go away eventually. Soemtimes I get a bruise from the needle but normally there is no mark. Good luck! you can do it!

[gomthong]

It looks like you are pushing the need really hard once it's in your skin. I am going to be starting Avonex in the next few weeks and I am terrified of giving myself injections. What does it feel like going in? During the injecting? After? Does it leave a mark? Does it make you feel like you have the flu for a few days? I am terrified of this treatment.

[aztecathugs]

OMG I hated that thing so bad used for few years i remember the side effects and the feeling of the cold avonex going into the muscle .... until Jesus healed me